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Novant Health wraps up 20-property transaction: 5 things to know

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has completed the sale lease transaction of 20 facilities in Charlotte, Wilmington, N.C., and Winston-Salem, N.C., to Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate. 

For-profit M&A: 26 hospital deals involving HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS

Four of the largest for-profit health systems in the country have entered into multiple transactions this year as part of strategic plans to strengthen their hospital portfolios, offload certain facilities or explore ways to expand their reach.

Arizona hospital names CEO

Ben Ridder has been hired as CEO of Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., according to an Oct. 3 LinkedIn post from Northwest Healthcare.

Christus hospital taps new CMO

Suman Sinha, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier Health System in Louisiana. 

Payer relationships need to change, CommonSpirit CFO says

One of Chicago-based CommonSpirit’s top priorities for fiscal year 2025 is to change its relationship with payers, CFO Dan Morissette said on the company’s Oct. 4 investor call. 

'AI is like tuition': CommonSpirit CIO's approach to AI hype

Artificial intelligence has been a buzzword in healthcare for years, but it’s true impact is only beginning to be felt in day-to-day operations.

How role-playing led to Minnesota system's Epic decision

For any hospital CEO, making significant decisions is a key part of the job, and the approach taken to evaluate options and reach conclusions can offer valuable insights.

Alabama hospital names president

Cherie Sibley, BSN, RN, was selected as president of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, Ala.

Nurses reach deal with Hawaii hospital, ending lockout

Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health’s Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children has reached a three-year contract agreement with nurses represented by the Hawaii Nurses Association. The nurses will return to work Oct. 6, putting an end to a loc…

Missouri hospital president to resign

Nate Blackford, president of Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville (Mo.), will step down from his role Oct. 30.