Steve Baker, president and COO of Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health since August, has been appointed president and CEO, effective April 1.
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13 hospital transactions in 1 week
The end of February into early March saw a wave of hospital transactions, signaling a shift in healthcare ownership and operations across the country.
Hospital patient volumes up (almost) everywhere
Patient volumes are climbing for most hospitals across the U.S. as hospitals direct more care outpatient and alleviate capacity constraints.
Tariffs take effect: 7 notes
Sweeping tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada were imposed at midnight, March 4, with President Donald Trump stating in remarks at the White House that there would be no last-minute deals, The New York Times reported March 3.
Growing insurer restrictions limit GLP-1 coverage: GoodRx
Commercial insurance coverage of blockbuster GLP-1 drugs has not expanded much over the past year, despite growing demand and expanded indications, according to a new report from GoodRx.
Illinois hospital extends staff furloughs, hires nurses amid financial struggles
Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East has extended the six-week furlough of 69 non-medical employees amid ongoing financial challenges, the Chicago Tribune reported March 4.
Meditech to release new interoperability features
Meditech is rolling out new advancements to its Traverse Exchange interoperability network, aiming to provide clinicians with a more comprehensive, longitudinal view of patient health history within their workflow.
Philips: Stop using endovascular device 'immediately'
Philips has recalled its Tack Endovascular System, used to repair dissected blood vessels. The company has instructed customers to stop using the device “immediately.”
The perks of a combined health system CISO & CTO role
Steven Ramirez joined Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health as vice president and chief information security officer in early 2022 to lead the health system’s cybersecurity efforts. His role expanded quickly and the next year he became the chief technology of…
2 health systems collaborate with Oracle Health on new features
Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health and Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health collaborated with Oracle Health on new capabilities for the company’s health system operations suite.
