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The two-arm strategy for vaccinations

Delivering multiple vaccines in both arms, rather than just one, substantially increases antibody responses, new research suggests. 

Former hospital president wins defamation, retaliation suit brought by nurses

A judge recently ruled in favor of Steward Carney Hospital and its former president, Bill Walczak, declaring that neither engaged in defamation or retaliation when firing 31 employees more than a decade ago. 

HCA co-founder's net worth hits a high

Shares of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare hit an all-time high last month, and a major shareholder is feeling that big lift. 

Memorial Hermann inches closer to Epic install

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System reached a significant achievement in its ongoing effort to consolidate various EHRs and billing platforms.

Healthcare billing fraud: 12 recent cases

From a medical biller ordered to pay more than $336 million in restitution to a serial fraudster sentenced to 10 years in prison for his latest scheme, here are 12 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 19: 

18 states where virus activity is still high

As key indicators of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to fall, the number of states reporting high levels of virus activity is also decreasing. 

Frontier Health hires former Ballad Health CFO

Gray, Tenn.-based Frontier Health has tapped Allen Harris as its new CFO.

Lifepoint Health secures former HCA hospital CFO

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has named Bill Ziesmer its new CFO of its Western Division.

7 recent CEO retirements

The following hospital and health system CEOs have retired or announced plans to retire in 2024.

'Rule Out Epic': An early client pitch fueled Epic's strategy

It’s hard to imagine a health system immediately ruling Epic out of contention, but early on the company faced an uphill battle to build its reputation in the industry.