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Inside the farm growing in an AdventHealth parking lot

Patients and staff at AdventHealth Celebration (Fla.) enjoy farm-fresh produce everyday at the hospital’s cafe and physician lounge. It all comes from a farm operating right on campus, but you probably won’t spot it by simply walking around.

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center taps president

Ralph Turner was named senior vice president for Wellstar Health System and president of Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center.

The enigma of Steward CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre

Throughout the downfall of Steward Healthcare, its founder and CEO — Ralph de la Torre, MD — has remained quiet. The Boston Globe spoke with nearly 50 people who knew him, and painted the picture of a complicated person.  

Cleveland Clinic names 1st international, emerging markets president

Cleveland Clinic has named Tommaso Falcone, MD, executive vice president and president of international and emerging markets. 

2 top execs exit Tufts hospital

Two top executives are exiting the Boston-based Tufts Medical Center March 29: President Diana Richardson and Chief Physician Executive Mike Tarnoff, MD. 

CMS releases 4 proposed payment rules: 15 things to know

CMS has released proposed payment rules for hospices and inpatient rehabilitation, psychiatric and skilled nursing facilities in fiscal year 2025.

Kansas hospital looks to go agency-free as staffing improves

Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health has significantly improved its staffing and is looking to go agency-free by late summer or early spring in an attempt to continue improving local patient experience. 

Texas hospital suspends maternity care

The obstetrics, labor and delivery program at Nacogdoches (Texas) Memorial Hospital remains suspended as hospital operations transition from a private company back to the local hospital district, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.

Healthcare costs top retirees' financial worries

The cost of healthcare is the No. 1 financial concern in retirement, according to research published March 28 by eHealth, an online private health insurance marketplace, and Retirable, a financial technology company. 

10 drugs now in shortage

Since March 20, 10 more drugs are either in short supply or discontinued — and the healthcare supply chain industry is watching whether the collapse of a Baltimore bridge might cause disruptions.