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AdventHealth Illinois hospital names CEO

Dave Tkachuck has been named president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange (Ill.), effective Jan. 6.

Connecticut erases medical debt for 23,000 residents: 4 things to know

Nearly 23,000 Connecticut residents will have some or all of their medical debt eliminated through efforts made by the governor’s office and a nonprofit organization.

CMS rolls out 5-year plan to 'optimize' care delivery

CMS has developed a five-year plan for improving care delivery, with a focus on reducing administrative burden. 

Tenet Florida hospital taps CEO

Tyler Sherrill has been named CEO of Tenet Healthcare’s Florida Coast Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, which is set to open in September 2025.

What Gen Z wants from employers

Each new generation entering the workforce brings unique challenges for management, and Generation Z is no exception.

10 notable CEO moves in 2024

Among the CEO moves at hospitals and health systems across the U.S. that Becker’s reported in 2024, some stood out for their brief tenures, while others were notable retirements from prominent health systems. Various other moves also piqued interest.&n…

New York governor vetos bill requiring community input on hospital closures

New York Gov. Kathy Houchul on Dec. 13 vetoed the Local Input for Community Hospitals Act, a bill that would have strengthened community involvement in hospital closure decisions. 

Net worth of male vs. female physicians

Sixty-six percent of male physicians reported a family net worth of at least $1 million last year, compared to just 52% of female physicians, according to Medscape’s Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report.

What pharmacy leaders should know heading into 2025: ASHP

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the ASHP Foundation have released their 13th annual Pharmacy Forecast, a comprehensive guide designed to help pharmacy leaders navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. 

3 systems' most needle-moving PX initiatives in 2024

As competition increases and patient expectations change, hospitals are leaning on new — and reinvigorating old — methods to improve care experiences.