Matthew Banks, CEO of Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Ala., has stepped down from his role.
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Tennessee hospital that closed in March to reopen under new designation
Jellico (Tenn.) Regional Hospital is one step closer to reopening after the Jellico Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 3-2 to install Community Hospital Management LLC as the new operator of the city’s hospital, the LaFollette Press reported Aug. 20.
Federal judge strikes down FTC's noncompete ban nationwide
A Texas federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction blocking the implementation of the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban, which would have invalidated tens of millions of existing noncompete agreements and prohibited employers from enterin…
NYC Health + Hospitals taps app to improve antibiotic prescribing
NYC Health + Hospitals is using a new mobile app to promote appropriate antibiotic use among clinicians.
Encompass names hospital CEO
Ashley Black has been appointed CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown (W.Va.).
Premier honors 6 health system pharmacies
Premier recently recognized six U.S. hospitals and health system pharmacies and one pharmacist through the company’s 2024 Premier Pharmacy awards.
Trinity Health taps president of 2 hospitals
Marlow Levy, RN, was named president of two Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals, effective Sept. 4.
Duke LifePoint hospital appoints permanent CEO
Sue Shugart was named CEO of Rutherfordton, N.C.-based Rutherford Regional Health System, effective Aug. 19, after serving in the role on an interim basis since June.
Growing number of pregnant women forgo prenatal care: CDC
Despite the nation’s birth rate falling, new data from the CDC suggests a growing number of women go without any prenatal care while pregnant.
Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times
Jeffrey Shuren, MD, retired as director of the FDA’s medical device division in July. Now, his ties to the industry are being questioned.
