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HCA shelled out $635 million for 2023 acquisitions

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare spent a combined $635 million on acquisitions in 2023, according to its 2023 annual shareholders report.

Mayo seals $150M deal

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has completed its $150 million buyout deal with Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. in a bid to unload its overseas hospital investment, postbulletin.com reported March 15.

CDC releases hospital guide to curb burnout: 6 steps

The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has published an evidence-based guide to support hospital leaders in crafting a well-being strategy for their employees. 

'The Wild West': Physicians worry guardrails lacking amid remote monitoring boom

Some physicians are expressing concern that regulation around remote monitoring has not caught up with the boom of use in the last two years, KFF Health News reported March 18.

Physician assistant supply and demand, by state

A report released March 7 by the National Commission on Certification of PAs provides a glimpse into supply and demand of board-certified physician assistants/associates in the U.S.

Temple Health names hospital CEO

Richard Newell was appointed president and CEO of Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia.

196 women hospital presidents and CEOs to know | 2024

Becker’s is proud to honor 196 women presidents and CEOs of hospitals and health systems. 

Ohio system trims operating losses by 53%

Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health reported an operating loss of $85.3 million in 2023, a 53% improvement on the $180.3 million loss recorded in 2022.

Zepbound surpasses Wegovy in new prescriptions: Reuters

First-time prescriptions for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound surpassed those for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in early March, according to data cited by Reuters. 

PeaceHealth taps nursing leader

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth named Lisa Wood, MSN, RN, as director of nursing for surgical services at an Oregon hospital.