King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services saw a net income of $261.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, a 60.5% increase from a $163.1 million net income over the same time period in 2023, according to its most recent financial report.

AdventHealth has made several C-suite hires in Central Florida, including a new hospital COO and a new campus CFO. 

Ousters, retirements and a slew of C-suite switch-ups — Becker's has reported the following hospital and health system CEO departures in 2024.

Here are seven health systems that have made revenue cycle vice president hires in 2024: 

Corpus Christi, Texas-based Driscoll Children's Hospital received a multimillion-dollar gift to support its heart center.

Steve Altmiller will be retiring as president and CEO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va.

Government is the highest-paying industry for registered nurses, where they earn an average of almost $30,000 higher than the lowest-paying industry, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health, formerly known as NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health, reported a $51.3 million operating loss (-0.9% margin) in 2023, down from a $26.7 million loss (-0.5% margin) in 2022, as legal and integration costs hindered its financial performance. 

Several candidates are running on a "medical freedom" platform in hopes of joining other candidates who won seats on the board for one of Florida's largest public health systems in 2022, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems continues to sell hospitals as part of its divestiture plan and aims to take in $1 billion from hospital sales in 2024. 

Becker's Healthcare is thrilled to recognize 54 strong chief experience officers who are serving hospitals and health systems across the nation.

Cleveland Clinic's eHospital program has expanded and now monitors 248 patient beds in ICUs and other units across the organization's network.

Beginning May 1, Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital will use drones to deliver critical equipment to certain 911 callers in Manatee County. 

The workforce is top of mind for hospitals and health systems, and executives are investing in retention and upskilling to address shortages and reduce reliance on contract labor. While leaders understand they must address short-term workforce needs, they also understand they must build a robust talent pipeline with candidates who are ready to fill roles years down the road.

Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health is modifying its service area models in California and Oregon after adding hospitals to its system from Tenet Healthcare.  

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems reported $231 million in operating income (7.4% margin) in the first quarter, up from $210 million (6.8% margin) during the same period last year. 

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital has typically seen more than 400 elective surgeries per month. But the facility is likely to close April 30, when its Medicare contract with CMS is set to terminate. At least one other hospital in Modesto, Calif., has indicated it plans to take on cases originally scheduled at SSH, according to a report from The Modesto Bee. 

A Senate committee opened an investigation into Novo Nordisk's list prices for Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo Nordisk's diabetes and weight loss drugs. 

CEOs for Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems were paid between 96 and 161 times more than the median annual salary for an employee at the health system between 2019 and 2023, according to proxy statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa in San Antonio named Jacalyn DeHarte, BSN, its COO and chief nursing officer.