Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
  1. 8 drugs now in shortage

    Here are eight new drug shortages to know, according to databases compiled by the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: 
  2. 'AI 150' list features 4 health system executives

    Four health system leaders have been named to Constellation Research's "Artificial Intelligence 150," a list that recognizes global executives leading AI transformation efforts. 
  3. 3 hospitals select Oracle Health EHR

    Three hospitals recently selected Oracle Health CommunityWorks as their integrated EHR supporting hospital and ambulatory settings.

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  1. Physicians from underrepresented groups more likely to see Medicaid patients: Study

    Family physicians of Latine, Hispanic or Spanish origin and Black physicians — groups that are considered underrepresented in medicine — were more likely to see a higher proportion of patients who are Medicaid beneficiaries compared with white and Asian family physicians, a recent study found.
  2. HCA taps division SVP of strategy and development

    David Whelan was appointed senior vice president of strategy and development for the HCA Healthcare TriStar Division, according to a news release shared with Becker's.
  3. New York hospital lays off workers, closes nursing home

    Schenectady, N.Y.-based Ellis Medicine officially laid off 33 employees after closing its nursing home and rehabilitation center, according to a WARN notice filed Sept. 23 with the New York State Department of Labor. 
  4. Female CEO appointments nearly double in 10 years

    Appointments of female CEOs have nearly doubled in the past 10 years, according to a recent Crist Kolder Associates report.

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  1. HHS to invest nearly $75M in rural healthcare: 3 notes

    HHS is providing nearly $75 million funding for rural healthcare programs to help hospitals stay open, expand access to maternal healthcare and treat substance use disorder.
  2. Mercy Health's operating income up more than $145M in fiscal 2024

    St. Louis-based Mercy Health posted an operating income of $157.4 million (1.7% operating margin) in fiscal year 2024, up from an operating income of $11.8 million (0.1% operating margin) in 2023, according to its Sept. 19 financial report. 
  3. 10 fastest-growing C-suite skills

    Soft skills are becoming more prominent in executive leaders' LinkedIn profiles, according to a recent report.
  4. Looking to the future: Where 4 cardiology leaders see room for growth

    Four leaders from cardiology hospitals that were ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report shared with Becker's what they believe is the industry's biggest opportunity for growth.

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  1. Memorial names interim system CEO

    Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System has tapped an interim CEO following the board of commissioners' vote to end K. Scott Wester's contract and his subsequent resignation. Mr. Wester had been president and CEO since 2022.
  2. 10 jobs with Amazon's One Medical

    Despite layoffs earlier this year, Amazon continues to hire for One Medical, the primary care company it bought in 2023 for $3.9 billion. Here are 10 job openings at One Medical.
  3. California hospital names acting CEO

    Carly Loper has been named acting CEO of Brawley, Calif.-based Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District following the departure of Christopher Bjornberg.
  4. 13 drugs expected to be included in CMS negotiations: Study

    CMS is expected to announce in early 2025 the list of up to 15 Medicare Part D drugs that will be subject to price negotiations in 2025, with negotiated prices expected to be implemented in 2027. 
  5. 2 hospitals abruptly close

    Over the last 10 days, one acute-care hospital in Alabama suspended operations indefinitely, with another physician-owned hospital in California following suit. 
  6. Smiths Medical recalls ventilators after reported death

    Smiths Medical is recalling its paraPAC Plus ventilators because of the possibility that the patient outlet connector could loosen or detach, affecting active ventilation. 
  7. AdventHealth CEO's 5 tips to navigate resistance

    Pushing through resistance is vital in creating change for the future, according to Terry Shaw, president and CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth. 
  8. How a community flash point sparked a $30M Allina Health investment

    Amid civil unrest in 2020, spurred by various social, political and economic factors, Allina Health had its own moment of reflection. The Minneapolis-based health system, whose corporate headquarters and flagship hospital are blocks from where George Floyd was murdered, evaluated what more it could do for the community.
  9. $180M bond deal to fund WoodBridge's acquisition of Pennsylvania system

    Nonprofit organization WoodBridge Healthcare intends to use bond financing debt to acquire a three-hospital system in Pennsylvania from Community Health Systems, The Scranton Times-Tribune reported Sept. 23. 

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