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'We're going to have to fix this ourselves': 4 CFOs on navigating Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage now provides health coverage to around 55% of the nation’s seniors, but some hospitals and health systems are choosing to end contracts with some MA plans due to administrative hurdles. The most frequently cited challenges include hi…

Wisconsin system CEO to step down

Scott McConnaha is stepping down as president and CEO of the Manitowoc, Wis.-based  Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.

Oracle looking to acquire EMR data company: Report

Oracle is reportedly in the running to acquire Veradigm, formerly Allscripts, according to a Nov. 10 report from Seeking Alpha.

Brown University Health names chief nursing executive

Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health has appointed Angie Wright, MSN, RN, as the organization’s chief nursing executive, a newly created role for the health system.

Employee fired from Tennessee system over social media post

Regional One Health dismissed an employee after “offensive content” was shared on their personal social media account, the Memphis, Tenn.-based health system confirmed in a statement shared with Becker’s.

USA Health names chief culture officer

Kerry Flowers was promoted to chief culture and experience officer at Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health.

Massachusetts hospital taps COO

Tejas Gandhi was named COO of Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., effective Nov. 18.

Texas system CEO to exit for new role

Cory Edmondson, president and CEO of Kerrville, Texas-based Peterson Health, will leave the system on Feb. 7 for a new role.

Beebe Healthcare names chief physician

John Powell, MD, is leaving Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare after 15 years to become the physician in chief of Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare. 

How 2 systems are tapping veterans to fill provider gaps

Two health systems are tapping veterans to address healthcare worker shortages and support veterans transitioning to civilian medicine.