Advanced practice providers represented by the Oregon Nurses Association have rejected a tentative agreement with Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health, extending their ongoing strike. Nearly 90% of eligible members voted on the tentative agreement, which was reached Dec. 23. The union…
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says “failure is not an option” as it plans to resume its Oracle Health EHR implementation at 13 medical centers in 2026. Success will require strong communication and collaboration among VA staffers, as well…
Some of the nation’s largest health systems appointed new leaders to oversee nursing services and medical operations in 2025. Here are nine chief medical and nursing officer appointments and transitions Becker’s has covered in 2025:
Mitchell Katz, MD, has been reappointed president and CEO of New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani renominated Dr. Katz to the health system’s board, according to a Dec. 29 news release from Mr.…
Many health systems with virtual nursing programs say these remote care models have strong ROI — but few share specific wins and results. Bedside nurses have shared mixed reviews on virtual nursing. Between December 2023 and March 2024, researchers at…
Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden, but most remain cautious about deploying AI in high-risk clinical scenarios, a Dec. 29 KLAS Research report found. The report is based on interviews and surveys…
Across 8,584 U.S. acute care hospital units, higher nurse turnover is significantly associated with increased patient falls, according to a study published Dec. 29 in JAMA. Previous research has detected this association, but there is limited evidence exploring the trend…
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Health and Human Services from launching its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, which was scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2026. U.S. District Judge Lance Walker of the District…
South Bend, Ind.-based Beacon Health System signed a prime vendor agreement with Medline to support systemwide lab standardization. The multiyear partnership gives Beacon access to Medline’s portfolio of lab supplies and supply chain services across its 11 hospitals in northern…
Federal officials and industry leaders outlined key policy shifts ahead for telehealth during the American Telemedicine Association EDGE 2025 Policy Conference Dec. 10, emphasizing that virtual care’s long-term viability hinges on stable rules around licensure, payment, fraud and AI governance.…