Two Massachusetts health systems trimmed second-quarter operating losses under the leadership of new CFOs, while the new CFO at a Missouri system aims to bolster margins and meet growth goals in fiscal 2025.
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City of Hope taps Optum exec as new digital chief
Simon Nazarian has been named executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer of Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope.
US News finalizes children's hospitals ranking timeline and metrics
U.S. News & World Report has solidified a timeline and methodology for its annual rankings for children’s hospitals.
6 drugs now in shortage
The sole suppliers for a few medications, including a Parkinson’s disease therapy, are reporting new drug shortages.
President departs 1 Texas Health hospital for another
Jared Shelton has been appointed president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, effective Sept. 22.
Moody's downgrades West Tennessee Healthcare
Moody’s has downgraded Jackson-based West Tennessee Healthcare’s rating from “A2” to “A3.”
Travel nurse pay by state
Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in August was $2,265.01, down 0.41% from the previous month and down 4.96% from August 2023, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
Christus affiliate plans to buy Steward Texas hospital
Christus Health Ark-La-Tex, part of Irving, Texas-based Christus Health, has entered into a binding asset purchase agreement for Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s -Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.
MercyOne affiliate taps successor for retiring CFO
Winterset, Iowa-based Madison County Health Care System has named Audra Ford its next CFO.
Where does healthcare AI go next? Predictions from 4 leaders
Health systems continue to adopt artificial intelligence for clinical documentation, patient portal messages and utilization management. But what is the next evolution of healthcare AI?
