The Trump administration is considering appointing Houman Hemmati, MD, PhD, to lead the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, The Washington Post reported April 14. Dr. Hemmati, an ophthalmologist, has served in various industry roles, including an adjunct clinical…
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Pensacola, Fla.-based Ascension Sacred Heart opened a freestanding emergency department in Pace, Fla., April 13. This is the fourth freestanding ED the system has opened in the Pensacola area, according to an April 13 system news release. The 11,000-square-foot emergency…
Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Toledo (Ohio) has shared plans to close May 1, affecting all 116 employees, according to its website and a WARN notice filed with the state. Gary Zaciewski, RN, CEO of the facility, said in the WARN…
Cardiology had the highest growth in pay with a 10% increase over last year, Medscape’s Physician Compensation report found. Medscape surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties between Sept. 5 and Dec. 17, 2025. “‘A Return to Normalization’: Physician…
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in New York and New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System have established a three-year agreement, both organizations confirmed to Becker’s. The agreement includes hospitals, physicians and other providers. Mount Sinai said this applies to commercial, Medicaid, Child…
In March, Healthgrades recognized 438 hospitals in 40 states that excel in quality care while preventing serious safety events during hospital stays. These hospitals represent the top 10% in the nation for patient safety. Becker’s reached out to some of…
Florida has the highest number of “best” senior living communities, while three states — Alaska, Montana and North Dakota — have no top-ranked communities, according to an April 14 U.S News & World Report ranking. In its 5th annual Best…
As health systems face persistent margin pressure, CEOs are taking a more deliberate approach to capital deployment — not pulling back altogether, but scrutinizing more than ever how and when investments are made. According to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash…
Clearwater, FL – April 14, 2026 – hellocare.ai, a leading provider of AI assisted virtual care solutions, today announced the expansion of its enterprise partnership with UCHealth, a nationally recognized, non-profit health system serving patients across Colorado, Wyoming, and western…
In this episode, Jenni Alvey, CFO, IU Health, discusses how her team is navigating margin pressure, major capital investments, and policy uncertainty while staying aligned through long-range financial planning. She also shares how health systems can balance affordability, growth, and…