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FDA approves 1st adult vaccine for bacterial pneumonia

On June 17, Merck received FDA approval for a vaccine designed to protect adults from pneumococcus, a type of bacteria that can cause serious disease, including pneumonia. 

What a solid health system, insurer relationship looks like to Penn Health CEO

Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System, is setting the record straight regarding his thoughts on the topic of health system and health insurer relationships.

Chronic hypertension doubled in 2 decades for pregnant patients

Stanford (Calif.) University researchers found chronic hypertension in pregnant patients doubled in the last two decades, from 1.8% to 3.7%.

Seattle heart failure program cuts readmissions by 36%

A Seattle-based UW Medicine heart failure program is keeping patients out of the hospital and providing indefinite care for vulnerable heart failure patients.

Pennsylvania health system CEO to retire

Meadowbrook, Pa.-based Redeemer Health president and CEO Michael Laign has shared plans to retire, effective July 15, after 31 years as the health system’s CEO. 

Washington health system taps CFO

Kirkland, Wash.-based EvergreenHealth has named Bill Howe CFO. 

Surgical tech pay by state, adjusted by cost of living | 2024

When accounting for the cost of living, Minnesota has the highest hourly mean wage for surgical technologists while Hawaii has the lowest. 

Health systems uneasy about acquiring financially weaker assets

Financially stronger health systems are hesitant about acquiring weaker hospitals or systems, an M&A trend that is expected to continue as organizations continue financial turnarounds and work to steadily improve their operating margins after a financi…

Health system C-suites expanding

Health system C-suites are evolving to meet the changing needs and priorities of the organization. Roles focused on the patient experience, sustainability and health equity are on the rise.

Justice Department unseals documents in Texas Children's HIPAA violation case

The Justice Department unsealed documents related to Eithan Haim, MD, who is accused of violating HIPAA by leaking internal documents from Houston-based Texas Children’s Hospital concerning gender-affirming services.