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CEOs' outlook getting rosier

CEOs are feeling significantly more optimistic about the future of the global economy.

Hartford HealthCare taps regional president from BJC

Gina Calder is the new president of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare’s Central region. 

The specialty that may see a surplus of physicians

By 2045, the patient load per physician for gynecologic oncologists is estimated to fall 30%, MedPage Today reported March 18.

BJC, SSM enter joint laundry venture

BJC HealthCare and SSM Health, both based in St. Louis, have formed a new joint venture to build and operate a laundry facility. 

Mercy partners with hospital to expand pediatric care, ends plans with CoxHealth

Springfield, Mo.-based Mercy Hospital, part of St. Louis-based Mercy health system, has partnered with Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.) to bring pediatric care services to Springfield.

Deaconess, Memorial hospital acquire shuttered Indiana hospital

Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health and Jasper, Ind.-based Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center have acquired the former Huntingburg, Ind.-based St. Joseph’s Hospital property.

The 'medical professionalism' conundrum

A murky definition of “professionalism” in healthcare confounds medical students, who are realizing the term is in the eye of the beholder, The New York Times reported March 19. 

Former HCA patient experience leader becomes CNO of Collette Health

After leading patient experience efforts at multiple health systems, Christine Gall, DrPH, BSN, is now chief nursing officer of Collette Health, a virtual patient observation technology company. 

NewYork-Presbyterian to add 1,300 accessibility enhancements

By the end of 2028, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City plans to incorporate more than 1,300 accessibility enhancements to better accommodate patients with disabilities. 

New York system appoints chief medical officer

Middletown, N.Y.-based Garnet Health has promoted Pamela Murphy, MD, to the new position of chief medical officer.