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The most 'influential' US Healthcare CEOs

CEOWorld Magazine has released its latest list of “World’s Most Influential CEOs And Business Executives,” and multiple healthcare leaders based in the U.S. are on the list. 

10 happiest, least happy US cities

Fremont, Calif., is the happiest city in the U.S. and Detroit is the least happy, according to an analysis released Feb. 27 by personal finance website WalletHub. 

$200M of debt erased for MetroHealth patients

Cleveland-based MetroHealth System and RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit debt relief service, have shared an agreement that will help erase just over $200 million in medical debt for 290,761 Northeast Ohio patients.

Fitch downgrades Tufts Medicine to 'BBB-'

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Burlington, Mass.-based Tufts Medicine from a “BBB” to a “BBB-” credit rating. 

FDA recalls more saline, sterile water products

The FDA is recalling additional saline and sterile water products made by Nurse Assist after receiving reports of adverse events.

Medical City hospital taps CFO

Medical City Arlington (Texas) has named Nathan Tindall CFO. 

Florida healthcare package awaits last step with governor

Florida lawmakers are nearing full passage of “Live Healthy,” a package of healthcare bils debuted late last year designed to expand the healthcare workforce, address emergency room crowding, and create a loan program for healthcare innovators. 

From Holland to the US: What keeps this City of Hope leader excited about cancer care

Marcel van den Brink, MD, PhD, started his career in “the real Holland with the windmills, tulip fields and all that good stuff.” But he left all of it behind in the late 1980s to complete his oncology training in the United States.

In 1 day, 3 prisoners launch escapes from hospital campuses

Three prisoners attempted to escape police custody after being treated at hospitals across the country — all within the same 24 hours. 

Palomar considers 'creative pivot' to new leadership structure

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health is proposing a structural reorganization under which health system executives would be employed by a nonprofit, outside management organization rather than a public entity.