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Healthcare's job gains in January: 5 things to know

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 43,700 jobs in January, with gains in hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and home healthcare services, according to the latest jobs report published Feb. 7. 

What 2 female physician leaders want the next generation to know

Physicians are inspired to pursue careers in medicine for various reasons — some by early exposure to healthcare, others by a love of learning.

Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens, Optum Rx over son's death

A Wisconsin couple has filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager Optum Rx and Walgreens, alleging their son’s death was linked to a sudden price increase in his asthma medication. 

HCA Idaho hospital names COO

Blake Rose has been named COO of HCA Healthcare’s Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Sarasota Memorial's $450M investment in care access

Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System is advancing plans to expand access to care with a $450 million hospital project in North Port, Fla.

UF Health realigns into 3 regions, names new leaders

Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health has realigned into three geographical areas in Florida and reworked its leadership to help manage patient care programs, services and facility growth. 

64 hospitals with the most ED visits in 2024

According to data gathered by Becker’s, Parkland Health and Hospital System saw the highest number of emergency department visits in 2024.

Intermountain opens 7th Utah imaging center

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health subsidiary Tellica Imaging has opened its seventh Utah location in Spanish Fork. 

Sutter names inaugural chief scientific officer

Matthew Solomon, MD, PhD, was appointed as the first chief scientific officer for Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health.

New Orleans hospital nurses begin 2nd strike prior to Super Bowl

Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, began their second strike Feb. 5 at University Medical Center in New Orleans, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.