Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences U partnership aims to improve price transparency
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in the Brooklyn borough of New York City has partnered with Mishe, a healthcare platform aimed at eliminating provider and payer barriers, to improve price transparency by launching Downstate's Transparent Access Plan. -
Dana Farber, Boston's Children's tap joint chief medical officer of cancer center
Andrew Place, MD, PhD, was named vice president and pediatric chief medical officer for the Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center in Boston. -
Trump: 'I'm not running to terminate the ACA'
Disagreement over the Affordable Care Act in the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch carries on.
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32 physicians leave Optum-owned medical group in 2 years
Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group is dropping some patients due to a lack of available physicians, 32 of whom have departed from the organization over the last two years, The Oregonian reported March 27. -
Texas hospital to discontinue long-term acute services
Tyler-based UT Health East Texas is discontinuing its long-term acute care services in April. -
Massachusetts hospital open after decade closure
North Adams (Mass.) Regional Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 28 to celebrate the reopening of the hospital 10 years to the day after it closed. -
American life expectancy lags
Americans' life expectancies are declining right alongside their happiness scores, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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California hospital CFO resigns amid online criticism
Dave Recupero has resigned as CFO of Kern Valley Healthcare District, based in Mountain Mesa, Calif. -
Mount Sinai asks judge to reject attempt to block Beth Israel closure
New York City-based Mount Sinai has filed a motion asking a judge to deny a preliminary injunction that would keep Beth Israel Hospital open past its planned July 12 closure date. -
Ascension taps hospital president
Chad Dilley was named president of Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (Ind.). -
How US primary care compares to other wealthy nations
Among 10 high-income countries, the U.S. trails its peers in access to and continuity of primary care, according to a study released March 28 by the Commonwealth Fund.
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Seattle Children's receives $50M gift for cancer research, clinical trials
Seattle Children's is the recipient of a $50 million gift from the William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation to support advancements in therapies and treatment options for leukemia and other pediatric cancers. -
Nebraska hospital exec to serve 2 systems at once
Sean Wolfe has been selected as interim CEO of Chadron (Neb.) Community Hospital & Health Services, in addition to his role as CFO of a nearby, unaffiliated hospital. -
U-M Health buying old Kmart for new facility
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based University of Michigan Health has shared plans to purchase a former Kmart headquarters location in Troy, Mich., for $4.42 million and turn it into a clinical facility. -
UCI Health CEO shares vision for integration of 4 Tenet hospitals
UCI Health's acquisition of four Tenet hospitals brings about a unique opportunity as it blends academic medical centers with community healthcare, Chad Lefteris, president and CEO of UCI Health, told Becker's. -
Delaware health systems push back on hospital cost review board bill
A Delaware lawmaker is looking to establish a hospital cost review board, but the legislation faces opposition from health systems in the state, Delaware Public Radio reported March 27. -
11 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker's this year: -
Fox Chase expands cancer care to New Jersey
Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center has expanded to New Jersey with its first oncology office. -
Baltimore bridge collapse may hamper healthcare supply chain
Hospitals and health systems may see short-term supply chain disruptions, such as delayed deliveries, in the wake of the Baltimore bridge collapse. -
ASCO issues vaccination guidelines for cancer patients
Making sure adults with cancer are up to date on recommended vaccinations should be a key part of their care to prevent or limit the severity of infections, the American Society of Clinical Oncology said in updated guidelines published March 18.
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