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From -6.8% to 12.2%: 34 health systems ranked by operating margins

Health system operating margins improved in 2023 after a tumultuous 2022. Increased revenue from rebounding patient volumes helped offset the high costs of labor and supplies for many systems, but some continue to face challenges turning a financial co…

25 C-level job openings with Tenet

Tenet Health, a for-profit hospital operator based in Dallas, is seeking leaders for numerous C-level executive positions within its hospitals. 

Ascension vs. CommonSpirit vs. Trinity: How the 3 largest nonprofit systems' finances compare

The three largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S., Ascension, CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health, reported significant cuts to their six-month operating losses for the period ended Dec. 31:

The plight of health system-owned Medicare Advantage plans 

Medicare Advantage continues to see unprecedented enrollment growth, but not for everyone.

ANA to revamp Magnet criteria for 1st time in 16 years

The American Nurses Association announced plans March 8 to begin a review and modernization process of its Magnet designation criteria for hospitals.

Wegovy approved for cardiovascular indications

Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s weight loss therapy part of a popular drug class, is now approved for reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults who have cardiovascular disease and are either obese or overweight, the FDA said M…

Duke Health searching for C-suite leader

Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health is looking for a cybersecurity C-suite leader. 

Pharmacist group addresses second victim syndrome

It’s past time to support pharmacists during times of crisis and patient care failures, which can cause second victim syndrome, according to American Pharmacists Association CEO Michael Hogue, PharmD. 

6 health systems limiting weight loss drug coverage for employees

Citing high costs and low medication adherence, self-insured employers nationwide are making moves to end or limit coverage for employees prescribed weight loss medications, including major health systems.

5 hospitals creating a better ED experience for patients

Hospital leaders across the U.S. are trying to find creative solutions to reduce boarding in emergency departments, which challenges health systems.