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FDA clears 1st automated device for Type 2 diabetes

The FDA has expanded the indications for Insulet SmartAdjust technology to include the management of Type 2 diabetes in people 18 and older.

Lifepoint Kentucky hospital appoints permanent CEO

Carolyn Sparks has been named CEO of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky., after serving as interim CEO since May.

Meet the leaders of Magnet's top hospitals

Only 11 U.S. hospitals have received the Magnet with Distinction recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since the program began in 2022.

Preparing for downtime: This health system's return to paper charting

In a move to safeguard patient care during cyberattacks, Main Line Health has integrated chaos engineering as a central component of its cybersecurity strategy.

Pfizer goes direct to consumer

Following a similar move from Eli Lilly, Pfizer launched a platform Aug. 27 to sell migraine, COVID-19 and flu products directly to consumers.

Florida hospital appoints CEO

Andy Guz has been named CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., effective Sept. 15, according to an Aug. 27 news release.

Memorial Hermann opens healthcare high school

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has opened what it calls the first-of-its-kind career technical education high school for healthcare fields.

HCA Texas hospital names chief nursing officer

Brandi Stegall, MSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer at Medical City Fort Worth, a 378-bed acute care hospital in Texas.

Why a North Carolina hospital is taking on AdventHealth's name

St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., will be rebranded under the AdventHealth name following the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based health system’s takeover of its management, Asheville Citizen Times reported Aug. 27.

4 CFO moves in 2 days

Here are four hospital and health system CFO moves that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 26: