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Southwestern Health taps new senior executive officer

Jenny Reed was named senior executive officer of Farmers Branch, Texas-based Southwestern Health Resources, an integrated network, part of Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, on June 3.

Ascension workers in Michigan approve 1-year labor deal

Registered nurses at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Mich., who are represented by Teamsters Local 332, have voted to approve a new labor contract. 

Health system responds to social media uproar over patient

A Florida health system CEO responded to what he called a “distorted story” being spread on social media over his organization’s treatment of a patient.

Sports partnerships a 'differentiator' for AdventHealth

Sports sponsorships have been a “differentiator” for Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, leading the health system to seek out female athletes as spokespeople, Sports Business Journal reported.

CEO named for 2 Oregon hospitals

Brandon Mencini was named CEO of Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Ore., and Ashland (Ore.) Community Hospital.

New drug pricing dispute resolution rule to take effect: 7 other 340B hospital updates

Beginning June 18, a newly finalized rule from the Health Resources and Services Administration will take effect and change how the resolution of disputes within the 340B program is handled.

Stanford Medicine Children's Health expands innovation center

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is expanding its innovation center in a bid to offer more healthcare training for professionals and enhance care for young patients and pregnant women.

Emory boosted Epic data and AI adoption 400% in 6 months

When Joe Depa joined Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare in September 2023 as the inaugural chief data and artificial intelligence officer, he saw an immediate opportunity for two quick wins.

This CEO embraces the night shift

Last year, just weeks into his job as president and CEO of Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare, Michael Charlton had an initial glimpse into the challenges faced by on-call staff at his new organization. 

Fall COVID shots poised for makeover

An FDA committee voted unanimously June 5 on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine makeup, recommending it should be one that targets the monovalent JN.1-lineage vaccine.