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'There is real purpose here': Dr. Eileen Hacker on bolstering nurse research at MD Anderson

When Eileen Hacker, MD, PhD, APRN, was overcome with emotion upon being inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. When reached by Becker’s, she called it an honor and a privilege.

Kansas hospital administrator to resign

Larry Van Der Wege is resigning from his role as administrator of Lindsborg (Kan.) Community Hospital.

Illinois hospital names 2 executives

McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Ill., has appointed two leaders to its executive team.

Idaho hospital CEO to step down

Jordan Herget, CEO of Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, will step down from his role Sept. 6 to assume a new position elsewhere.

1 in 5 physicians still paying off student debt

Twenty-one percent of physicians are still paying off student debt, according to Medscape’s “Physician Wealth & Debt Report” published June 12.

Medical devicemakers critique CMS ruling

CMS decided Aug. 8 to expedite coverage for up to five medical technologies every year, and the final ruling is drawing flak from the Medical Device Manufacturers Association.

Baptist Health taps VP of medical affairs for 2 hospitals

Glen Martin, MD, has been appointed vice president of medical affairs for Baptist Medical Center Beaches in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Baptist Medical Center Nassau in Fernandina Beach, Fla. 

FDA rejects MDMA therapy for PTSD

The FDA has rejected pharmaceutical midomafetamine (MDMA) drug therapy for the treatment of PTSD.

HCA hospital taps CFO

TriStar Hendersonville (Tenn.) Medical Center has named David Solomon CFO, according to his LinkedIn page. 

10 best college towns for retirement, per US News

Locales in Michigan and Oregon are among those on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of the best college towns for retirement.