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From caddie to orderly to CEO: Brian Erling's leadership journey

Brian Erling, MD, has served as president and CEO of Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health since November 2022, and he brings a physician perspective to the role. 

CDC's outlook for 2024-25 virus season: 4 notes

Leaders of the CDC, HHS and FDA held a press conference Aug. 23 about the upcoming respiratory virus season. Here are four things to know:

Georgia system taps VP of finance

Brunswick-based Southeast Georgia Health System has named Eric Jolly vice president of finance, according to an Aug. 26 post on his LinkedIn page. 

Nuvance operating margin hits -4.9% ahead of Northwell merger

Danbury, Conn.-based Nuvance Health reported a $92.1 million operating loss (-4.7% margin) for the nine months ending June 30, a slight improvement on the $110.4 million loss (-6.1% margin) posted in the same period last year. 

California hospitals plan labor and delivery closures

Two California hospitals are moving forward with plans to suspend labor and delivery services this fall, according to local news reports.

Howard University Hospital taps new president

Roger Mitchell Jr., MD, was named president of Howard University Hospital under the management agreement between Gaithersburg, Md.-based Adventist HealthCare and Washington, D.C.-based Howard University, as they explore a long-term partnership.

UF Health hospital taps chief quality officer

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla., has tapped John Hollingsworth, MD, as chief quality officer. He stepped into the position Aug. 26. 

Connecticut AG secures deal with Northwell and Nuvance

Northwell Health and Nuvance Health have reached an agreement with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong to secure the continuation of labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital in Connecticut.

McLaren back online after ransomware attack

McLaren Health Care has restored its IT systems, bringing full functionality back to its clinical and administrative operations after a ransomware attack hit the organization Aug. 6. 

Pennsylvania clears path for out-of-state physicians

Out-of-state physicians could soon receive expedited licensure to practice in Pennsylvania through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.