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Advocate Health regional diversity chief to exit

Erickajoy Daniels, vice president and chief diversity officer for Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health’s Midwest region, is stepping down from the role. 

California hospital CEO to retire

Sherie Hickman is retiring from her role as CEO of Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, Calif. 

Cleveland Clinic researchers discover elevated risk of brain bleeds in Alzheimer's patients

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have discovered that the presence of Lewy body pathology in Alzheimer’s patients elevates their risk factors for certain adverse outcomes, specifically brain bleeds. The results of the study were published Feb. 14 i…

Northwell's first-of-kind healthcare high school to open in 2025

More information is now available about Northwell Health’s partnership with New York City Public Schools and Bloomberg Philanthropies to build a new healthcare career-focused high school. 

Mark Cuban drug company unveils new offering for hospitals

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. now offers critical drugs in shortage to healthcare providers. 

'Frustrated with where we are': Massachusetts governor talks Steward troubles, plan of action

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and her administration further addressed Steward Health Care’s financial troubles along with the state’s ongoing plan of action during a state public health council meeting Feb. 14.

AdventHealth buys Florida property for over $5M

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has purchased vacant property in Sanford, Fla., for around $5.3 million, the Orlando Business Journal reported Feb. 13.

Harvard gets $1.2M to develop oral antibiotics that kill drug-resistant infections

Harvard University researchers have received $1.2 million from CARB-X, a Boston University-led nonprofit that funds projects that focus on drug-resistant bacteria named on the CDC’s Antibiotic Resistant Threats list.

Congressman optimistic Medicare reimbursement cuts will be reversed

Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, told the American Hospital Association that Medicare reimbursement cuts could be at least partially reversed in Congress’ next spending package, Roll Call reported Feb. 13. 

Where employers are struggling the most, least with hiring

West Virginia ranked as the state where employers are having the hardest time finding workers, according to an analysis by WalletHub, a personal finance website.