As robotic-assisted surgery continues to gain traction across health systems, Virtua Health is showcasing what it takes to maximize both clinical outcomes and return on investment through careful strategic alignment. During a featured session at Becker’s 13th Annual CEO +…
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Aaron Martin, the former chief digital officer of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, has taken a unique career path, moving from Amazon to the 51-hospital system back to Amazon and now to Humana. Mr. Martin was named president of Medicare Advantage for Humana on Dec.…
Effective communication is the backbone of high-quality health care. Whether between clinicians and patients or among interdisciplinary teams, the ability to exchange information clearly, empathetically and efficiently can determine the success of diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes. In recent years,…
Becker’s has reported on the following hospital and health system COO departures since Jan. 13, including retirements and transitions to leadership roles at other organizations. Editor’s note: This story was published Nov. 7 and was updated Dec. 19. Jan. 13-Dec.…
Samaritan Lebanon (Ore.) Community Hospital will temporarily pause labor and delivery services Jan. 15 after an unplanned loss of OB-GYN physician coverage and patient safety concerns. “This fall, all OB-GYN physicians providing care in Lebanon resigned for personal reasons,” Marty…
Nicole Phillips has been named senior vice president and chief marketing, brand and consumer experience officer of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health. She spent the past decade at CVS Health, most recently as chief marketing officer of CVS Caremark, the company’s…
As healthcare increasingly moves toward ambulatory facilities, pharmacy departments at several health systems are expanding into the outpatient space, including Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health. In 2024, John Muir opened a cancer infusion center to centralize care for oncology…
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is already mapping out its ASC growth plan after North Carolina lifted its CON restrictions last month. With the changes, the orthopedic group can build new orthopedic outpatient centers, providing high-quality care at a lower cost for…
Resurgeons Orthopaedics has opened a practice location in Griffin, Ga., according to a Dec. 11 report from CityBiz. The 4,900-square-foot practice is part of Griffin Crossroads, a neighborhood shopping center. Resurgens opened the practice Dec. 8. The organization supports more…
As health systems look to expand service lines, improve access and take on more complex medication management, pharmacy leaders say workforce shortages are determining where growth is possible — and where it must wait. Across community, acute and specialty settings,…