Jersey City (N.J.) Medical Center has appointed Basil Hubbi, MD, as chair of its department of radiology. Dr. Hubbi joins the hospital as an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group physician, according to a Jan. 29 news release. He is a diagnostic…
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Loma Linda (Calif.) University Medical Center-Murrieta began using a new CT scanner earlier this month, marking a major upgrade to its diagnostic imaging capabilities. The hospital performed more than 27,000 CT exams in 2025, according to a Jan. 29 hospital…
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health plans to freeze its pension plan at the end of 2026 and shift affected employees to a 401(k)-based retirement program. The system said the decision is driven by ongoing financial pressures, including lower government reimbursement,…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 29 establishing the Great American Recovery Initiative, a coordinated federal effort to address addiction in the U.S. The initiative aims to streamline government programs, integrate evidence-based care and improve access to treatment…
Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Hospital has been placed in immediate jeopardy for the third time in two years. Seven things to know: 1. The finding followed a Jan. 6-9 visit from state regulators, according to CMS’ statement of deficiencies and plan…
Generative AI’s expanding role in healthcare may warrant a new regulatory framework — one modeled after how physicians and nurses are licensed, according to researchers from the Philadelphia-based Penn Leonard David Institute of Health Economics. In an viewpoint article published…
As health systems evaluate clinical technology investments, alignment between CFOs and chief medical information officers often hinges on how value is defined, measured and timed. Across multiple organizations, CMIOs describe a recurring tension: CFOs prioritize near-term, quantifiable return, while CMIOs…
From aligning national safety frameworks to launching new training tools, The Joint Commission is kicking off 2026 with moves that signal a continued shift toward simplification, accountability and practical support for providers. The latest updates touch quality reporting, professional development,…
Reperio Health and Amazon One Medical have partnered to link at-home preventive health screenings with ongoing primary care access. Individuals who complete Reperio’s at-home screening will receive direct access to a One Medical membership, creating a pathway from early detection…
Many U.S. emergency departments operate “good enough,” and this level of performance is harming patients, margins and morale, according to a Jan. 29 report from Kaufman Hall. “Average ED performance is not neutral. It is a decision to tolerate risk,…