Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Teva to pay $425M to settle kickback allegations
Teva Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $425 million to resolve allegations that the company funneled kickbacks through copay assistance foundations. -
Virginia system names permanent CEO
Richard Tugman has been named president and CEO of Lynchburg, Va.-based Centra Health after serving in the role on an interim basis since March. -
Florida hospitals reopen post-Milton
Florida hospitals' emergency preparedness largely proved effective throughout Hurricane Milton, leaving some in a position to resume normal operations Friday, Oct. 11.
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'Camaraderie and connection' act as shields, Sutter Health CEO says
For healthcare workers, caring for others can sometimes lead to a belief that one needs to be strong and capable at all times, Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, wrote in an Oct. 10 LinkedIn post. -
21 hospital closures in 2024
Many hospitals and emergency departments have been forced to close in 2024 due to circumstances like high costs and shifts in care needs. -
Iowa hospital closes: 3 things to know
MercyOne Primghar (Iowa) Medical Center, part of Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne, closed on Sept. 27, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed with Becker's. -
A Michigan system piloted 'inboxologists.' Did it work?
Provider well-being has long been a critical challenge for Corewell Health West, a division of Corewell Health operating in Western Michigan. However, addressing this issue came to a head in 2023 as the organization navigated the post-pandemic era.
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Michigan hospital sues unions over alleged labor violations: 5 things to know
McLaren Flint (Mich.) Hospital, part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care, said it is suing multiple unions for alleged illegal tactics during contract negotiations. -
Memorial Hermann completes Epic transition
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has completed its Epic transition, moving the organization onto a single EHR and RCM system. -
CHS hospital in Florida names interim CEO
Sal Perla, DrPH, was named interim CEO of Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, Fla., according to his LinkedIn page. -
What drives employee engagement? 5 notes
Healthcare-focused benefits were some of the highest drivers of employee engagement, according to a recent report.
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Methodist Children's Hospital names new CMO
San Antonio-based Methodist Children's Hospital has named Rebecca Watson, MD, its new chief medical officer. -
Abortion pill maker to seek its use to miscarriage: Wall Street Journal
Danco Laboratories is planning to seek FDA approval for the use of abortion pill Mifeprex for the treatment of miscarriages, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 8. -
Yale New Haven physician performs 1st ovarian transplant in New England
A physician at Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital successfully performed the first ovarian transplant procedure in New England, for a patient whose ovary was removed and preserved 18 years earlier. -
Becker's Health IT Conference: 10 big themes
Roughly 380+ healthcare leaders from across the U.S. spoke on panels at Becker's annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM event. Here are 10 takeaways from the conference. -
Microsoft deepens healthcare AI reach: 4 notes
Microsoft is introducing a series of new AI-driven tools. -
2 years in the making: Inside a Georgia system's historic transfer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta set a new benchmark for large-scale hospital moves Sept. 29 when it successfully transferred more than 200 patients to its new $1.5 billion Arthur M. Blank Hospital in less than 10 hours. -
Aspirus Health taps new chief human resources officer
Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health has tapped Nickolas Nyhus as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, according to an Oct. 9 LinkedIn post. -
Chicago system taps 2nd CFO in 10 months
Sinai Chicago, a four-hospital system, has appointed Paul Goldberg executive vice president of finance and CFO. -
21 hospitals closing departments or ending services
A number of healthcare organizations have recently closed medical departments or ended services at facilities to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or address staffing shortages.
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