In 2023, U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.9 trillion, reflecting a 7.5% increase — up from 4.6% growth the year prior — according to a new CMS analysis published online Dec. 18 by Health Affairs.
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FDA deputy commissioner to step down
FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Namandjé Bumpus, PhD, is stepping down from her role, marking one of the first significant leadership departures at the agency by the end of year, Inside Health Policy reported Dec. 17.
UnityPoint Health's operating margin improved to 4.2% in Q3
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health reported an operating income of $54 million (4.2% margin) in the third quarter of 2024, up from a $16.4 million operating loss (-1.4% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Nov. 25 finan…
14 health systems reporting operating losses in Q3
Financial headwinds, such as rising labor and supply costs, continued to challenge health systems during the third quarter.
WVU Medicine hospital taps 1st chief medical officer
WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, W.Va., has named Holly Hill-Reinert, MD, as its inaugural chief medical officer.
Kentucky hospital COO exits for Tennessee CEO role
Rhee Perry, BSN, RN, has been appointed CEO of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg, part of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health, effective Jan. 6.
Colorado hospital taps CEO
Rex Walk has been named CEO of Southeast Colorado Hospital District in Springfield.
12 notable COO moves in 2024
COO moves at hospitals and health systems across the U.S. captured readers’ interest in 2024, including retirements, appointments and resignations.
Aspirion lands 7th acquisition in 6 years
Revenue cycle management company Aspirion has acquired Boost Healthcare, a firm focused on helping providers identify and recover revenue.
CMS launches campaign to support nursing home staffing rule
CMS has launched a Nursing Home Staffing Campaign to address industry-wide workforce shortage concerns as organizations attempt to stop an impending minimum nursing home staffing rule in the courts.
