From Community Health Systems closing a deal that saw it exit Pennsylvania, to Baptist Memorial Health Care acquiring its 25th hospital, here are 10 hospital mergers and acquisitions completed in 2026: 1. The Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization, completed…
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Healthgrades has recognized 438 hospitals in 40 states for being the top 10% in the nation for patient safety. Texas had the most recognized facilities at 62. The 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award recognizes hospitals that excel in quality care…
In this episode, Ada Demir, Vice President of Supply Chain at Dartmouth Health, joins the podcast to discuss the growing challenge of remaining within budget in today’s healthcare environment. She shares how C-suite alignment is critical to managing supply chain…
In this episode, Scott Becker explores key healthcare trends including the rapid growth of nurses and AI use, while highlighting major challenges such as physician shortages, rising costs, hospital financial strain, and the urgent need to address supply and demand…
As technology advances and care shifts toward outpatient, virtual and community-based settings, the role of the COO is also evolving. For leaders in this position, that means new skill sets and a broader range of focuses, from managing hospital operations…
Oroville (Calif.) Hospital President and CEO Robert Wentz will step down from his role as part of a leadership transition approved by the hospital’s board of trustees. Scott Chapple, the hospital’s administrator and COO, will succeed Mr. Wentz as president…
Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health has signed a letter of intent with Grand Junction, Colo.-based Community Hospital to explore the creation of a tax-exempt, nonprofit entity to improve healthcare across western Colorado and eastern Utah. The proposed entity would let the…
Lumina Health Partners has joined ECG Management Consultants, a leading healthcare consulting firm. The group, including Lumina’s cofounders, Daniel Marino and Lucy Zielinski, will integrate with ECG’s Payer Strategy and Contracting Division. The partnership brings even greater depth to ECG’s…
Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Health has appointed chief hospital executives for two of its facilities, according to a March 9 health system news release shared with Becker’s. Michael Hochberg, MD, was promoted to chief hospital executive of Hoboken (N.J.) University…
Digital lifestyle nudges can help GLP-1 users focus on healthier habits, according to a study at Stanford (Calif.) Medicine. The researchers conducted an online randomized trial of over 5,000 adults using the weight-loss medications across the globe, finding that low-cost…