Author: Madeline Ashley

Orlando (Fla.) Health has shared plans to spend more than $750 million for a new hospital, freestanding emergency departments and physician offices over the next four years. The facilities will be located throughout Brevard County, Fla., according to an April…

In mid-March, King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services named Michael Coffey CFO of its Phoenix-based Valley Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital that specializes in chemical and mental dependency care.  Along with cutting costs, Mr. Coffey told Becker’s that, in…

Carilion Roanoke (Va.) Memorial Hospital is expanding its Crystal Spring Tower as part of a $500 million investment.  The first phase of the tower, which will open this spring, includes an expanded emergency department and the region’s only level 1…

As health systems continue to grapple with ongoing workforce challenges, healthcare leaders like Stacie Call, MSN, RN, CNO for Mercy Health – Loraine & Youngstown (Ohio), and her team have worked to cultivate a resilient and engaged workforce.  Becker’s connected…

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kate Stickles has approved N.J.-based Hudson Regional Hospital to take over operational control of three Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health hospitals, allowing the system to exit bankruptcy. Hudson Regional now owns and operates Bayonne (N.J.) Medical…

Concord, Mass.-based Emerson Health has named Peter DiDio senior vice president and CFO.  Prior to his new role, Mr. DiDio served as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer at Blue Cross of Idaho. He also held senior leadership positions…

In mid-March, Joseph Anton, RN, was named COO of Jersey City (N.J.) Medical Center, where he will oversee hospital daily operations to ensure efficiency and patient care. Becker’s connected with Mr. Anton to discuss his plans to use his 13…

Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Health System has promoted Kim Needham to CEO. Ms. Needham will succeed Aundrea Styles, who served as interim CEO, according to an April 11 LinkedIn post.  Kevin Spiegel began serving as Vista Health CEO in October 2024,…

Bristol (Conn.) Health has shared plans to cut 60 positions amid “negative headwinds and harsh realities” affecting hospitals and systems across the U.S. The news comes after the hospital system also cut 60 positions in March 2024 due to ongoing…

As rural hospitals across the U.S. continue to grapple with financial strain, staffing shortages and service closures, healthcare leaders like Kyle Kramer, CEO of Putnam, Conn.-based Day Kimball Health, are navigating industry headwinds through strategies to help his organization adapt…