A new ranking shows where the largest U.S. health systems fall based on reputation score, which evaluates both solicited and unsolicited feedback from patients to determine a provider’s standing.
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Tenet taps CFO of Massachusetts market
Jeffrey Thomas has been named CFO of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., and Tenet’s Massachusetts market.
BayCare taps VP of home, post-acute care
Jimmy Baumgartner has been named vice president of home care and post acute services at BayCare. His appointment is effective immediately, the Clearwater, Fla.-based system said April 17.
Massachusetts governor to hold meetings on Steward finances
Starting April 18, a series of regional meetings will be held by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s administration with hospitals and community health centers to discuss Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s ongoing financial difficulties at its Massachuse…
30 systems sign on to new effort to advance age-friendly care
Thirty health systems are participating in a new collaborative through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement that aims to accelerate the adoption of age-friendly care for older adults.
The nation's 15 biggest pharmacies
With $159.4 billion, CVS Health accounts for a fourth of the U.S. pharmacy industry, according to 2023 prescription dispensing revenue data compiled by Drug Channels.
Alabama hospital wellness center to close
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital is closing its wellness center at the Medical Mall in Huntsville on July 1.
Pennsylvania hospital to reopen obstetrical unit
WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital has received funding for medical equipment needed to reopen its obstetrical unit.
Adults may need whooping cough booster as cases rise: CDC
In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. While some regional outbreaks are expected each year, health officials are underscoring the importance of boosters in adults to protect infants from severe ill…
HHS secretary: Rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told a Senate panel that rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, The Hill reported April 16.
