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The impetus behind Northwell's psych unit docuseries

Filming a documentary was never on the radar of behavioral health leaders at New York City-based Northwell Health. But when approached with the idea, Laura Braider, PhD, clinical psychologist and associate vice president of behavioral health at the hea…

Thomas Priselac reflects on 30 years guiding Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai Health System in Los Angeles has undergone significant expansions and collaborations to become the organization it is today: a health system with more than 40 locations and more than 4,500 physicians and nurses.

Bill permitting new physician-owned hospitals gains steam

A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would allow for new physician-owned hospitals.

Ozarks Healthcare names nurse COO

West Plains, Mo.-based Ozarks Healthcare has promoted its chief nursing officer, Lacey Carter, MSN, to the position of chief operating officer. She will serve in a dual role.

New Mexico investigates hospital for alleged care denial

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has launched an investigation into Las Cruces, N.M.-based Memorial Medical Center over alleged essential medical care denial, the state’s justice department reported July 16.

Eleanor Slater hospital names chief medical, nursing officers

Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston, R.I., has named its interim chief medical officer to serve in the position permanently. It also has hired a chief nursing officer. 

7 recent hospital, health system CEO moves

The following hospital and health system CEO moves have recently been reported by Becker’s since July 11.

10 years, 4 lessons learned from Northwell's internal staffing agency

Northwell Health’s staff program has saved the system $200 million and brought in thousands of employees in the last 10 years.

Health system JVs skate to where the puck is going

Health systems are increasingly pursuing joint venture partnerships to improve care quality and expand access. Joint ventures centered around the development, acquisition or operation of ambulatory surgery centers are gaining significant traction as he…

Valley Health System names new CMIO

Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has tapped K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD, as its new chief medical information officer.