Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
  1. Health systems ease up on IT layoffs

    Hospital and health system executives are navigating a complex financial landscape, with operating costs under constant pressure. As part of their cost-reduction strategies, several hospitals have turned to outsourcing or eliminating IT roles. 
  2. 83 hospitals earn Vizient's top clinical quality award

    Vizient has recognized 83 academic medical centers and community hospitals for outstanding clinical quality and performance. 
  3. Maryland's first new med school in 100 years approved for inaugural class

    Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hagerstown, Md., has opened enrollment for the fall 2025 semester.  

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  1. 10 states with largest projected CNA shortages, surpluses

    The nursing assistant shortage is expected to be severe by 2028, Mercer, a financial services company, said in a recent report. 
  2. New York hospital receives $20M donation from entrepreneur

    Tom Golisano will donate $360 million to 82 nonprofits in New York, including $69 million to nine healthcare organizations.
  3. Alcohol use could be driving up younger cancer cases: Report

    Cancer cases in adults under 50 have been rising in recent years, and alcohol consumption may be one factor contributing to the rise, The New York Times reported Sept. 18.
  4. 15 hospital, health system presidents exit in 2 months

    The following hospital and health system president departures were reported by Becker's in the past two months, including resignations and retirements.

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  1. Illinois hospital board member resigns

    Nathan Stevenson has resigned from the Wabash General Hospital board of directors, a spokesperson for the Mount Carmel, Ill.-based hospital confirmed to Becker's.
  2. Lawmakers pitch bill to improve No Surprises Act enforcement

    A group of House lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at strengthening the enforcement of the No Surprises Act. 
  3. Trinity Health's plan to grow outpatient care

    As president and CEO of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, one of the largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems in the nation, Mike Slubowski regularly navigates critical operational and strategic decisions.
  4. Hand hygiene in hospitals: What the latest Leapfrog data shows

    Hospitals are ramping up their focus on hand hygiene compliance to prevent infections and improve patient safety, new data from The Leapfrog Group suggests. 

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  1. 6 recent hospital, health system CEO moves

    The following hospital and health system CEO moves have recently been reported by Becker's:
  2. TeamHealth sells virtual care platform

    TeamHealth sold its virtual care provider platform to Fabric, a healthcare technology company.
  3. Physician well-being still critically low: 11 notes

    A Physicians Foundation survey found physician well-being remains "critically low" and physicians said hospital consolidation negatively impacts well-being.
  4. Main Line Health's CEO to retire after 20 years

    Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Main Line Health's long time President and CEO Jack Lynch plans to retire next June.
  5. Baptist Memorial to build Tennessee county's only hospital

    Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Health Care struck an agreement with the Fayette County (Tenn.) commissioners to create what will be the county's only hospital. 
  6. Why 40% of hospitals are still losing money, according to CFOs

    As hospital margins gradually improve across the industry, a significant divide remains between higher- and lower-performing hospitals, with nearly 40% of facilities still operating in the red, according to Kaufman Hall. Multiple factors are contributing to this growing divide, including market positioning, payer mix, depth of outpatient services, wage inflation and the management of contract labor. 
  7. Ballad Health names chief revenue officer

    Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has named Shana Tate chief revenue officer, according to a Sept. 17 post on her LinkedIn page. 
  8. UHS sells 80-bed hospital to Texas system

    San Angelo, Texas-based Shannon Medical Center has acquired River Crest Hospital from King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, a spokesperson for UHS confirmed to Becker's.
  9. Radiology group urges CMS to reconsider cuts

    In a Sept. 9 letter to CMS, El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiology Partners expressed concerns over the proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, colorectal cancer screenings and radiation dose management. 

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