Lane Regional Medical Center has promoted Brittany Casey to serve as chief quality officer. As CQO, Ms. Casey will oversee quality strategy, regulatory compliance and performance improvement. She previously served as director of professional development and played a key role…
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Brian Walch has been appointed president and chief hospital executive of Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, N.J. Mr. Walch most recently served as vice president of clinical services and operations at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City,…
Between 2024 and 2025, the number of pharmacists seeking a specialty credential more than doubled, rising from 3,058 to 6,681. The Board of Pharmacy Specialties announced Jan. 28 the pass rates for 14 pharmacy specialty certification exams. Of the 6,681…
Bryon Neaman has been named chief audit officer of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to a Jan. 27 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Neaman served as east region healthcare practice lead for Protiviti, a business consulting and…
As technology continues to redefine healthcare delivery, the role of the CMIO is expanding beyond data and systems, and into the heart of change management. From overseeing new rollouts and system upgrades to preparing clinicians for continual transformation, CMIOs and…
In this episode, Brandon Belford, Vice President of Procurement at Heartland Dental, discusses how a doctor led, best value sourcing strategy and Diamond Trusted designation help scale lab and supply management across more than 1,900 practices while maintaining quality, affordability,…
Walmart has moved 3,000 of its pharmacy technicians into pharmacy operations team lead roles and expanded pay ranges for the workforce. Pharmacy technician hourly rates average $22, which can increase to $40.50 depending on location and certification, according to a…
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s board of directors authorized a $0.78 per share cash dividend to be paid on March 31. The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, according…
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health has partnered with generative AI platform Qualified Health to expand AI across its enterprise. The collaboration incorporates Qualified Health’s governed platform to support “high-impact initiatives” throughout Jefferson’s multistate network, according to a Jan. 27 Qualified Health news…
The Trump administration filed a motion Jan. 27 asking a federal court in Louisiana to pause a lawsuit that seeks to reimpose restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone while the FDA conducts a new review of the drug’s safety and…