In 2025, federal health agencies dismantled precedents in vaccine guidance, fracturing state-federal alignment and fueling concerns about public health guidance. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in June,…
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The average severance package across industries was 19.3 weeks in 2024, up from 15.6 weeks the previous year, according to a Dec. 30 report from executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. More than 90 hospitals and health systems have…
As we head into a new year, the healthcare industry faces increased uncertainties stemming from potential policy changes. To combat this, many financial leaders are building sustainable performance improvement programs to weather whatever storms lie ahead. At Richmond, Va.-based VCU…
A number of hospitals and health systems are reducing their workforces or jobs amid financial and operational challenges. Below are workforce reduction efforts or job eliminations announced in 2025. Editor’s Note: This webpage was created Jan. 22 and updated on…
On average, supply costs accounted for 13% of hospitals’ expenses in 2024, according to the American Hospital Association’s annual “Cost of Caring” report released April 30. In 2024, total hospital expenses grew 5.1%, outpacing the overall inflation rate of 2.9%,…
Eleven states have outlined plans to address post-acute care coordination as part of their participation in the new CMS Rural Health Transformation Program. The application window for the program ran from Sept. 15 to Nov. 5, and final awards were…
Health systems launched more than $800 million in capital projects in the Denver area this year amid a strategic push to expand services in high-growth areas, The Denver Post reported Dec. 31. At least 13 capital projects were either launched…
Here are hospital and health system CFO moves that have been shared with or reported by Becker's in 2025:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with Microsoft and the American Legion to create innovative digital health solutions for veterans. Here are five takeaways from a Dec. 28 VA news release: 1. The organizations held the Veterans…
Below are the 21 hospital and health system CFO moves that Becker’s reported on in December: 1. Amy Crouch was appointed CFO of HSHS Wisconsin, which comprises four hospitals. 2. Divya Matai was named CFO of HSHS’ Central Illinois market, which…