The American Hospital Association, American Nurses Association and dozens of other groups representing healthcare professionals are urging federal lawmakers to pass newly reintroduced legislation that would expand the nation’s nursing faculty workforce and modernize nursing education. The Future Advancement of…
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This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Brenda Fernández, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Puerto Rico ASC Holding. Brenda discusses strategies for financial stewardship, leveraging technology and AI to optimize ASC operations, and…
This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Brenda Fernández, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Puerto Rico ASC Holding. Brenda discusses strategies for financial stewardship, leveraging technology and AI to optimize ASC operations, and…
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has named Lana Vulicevic vice president of revenue cycle consumer operations, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. Ms. Vulicevic most recently served as AdventHealth’s executive director of revenue cycle process improvement and business support.…
Here are 33 health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled from credit rating reports. Billings (Mont.) Clinic–Logan Health’s outlook…
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has appointed John Goodyear as regional COO and Tara Gardner, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer for Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa., and Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa. Mr. Goodyear previously…
Cheryl Matejka, CFO of St. Louis-based Mercy, will retire Dec. 31, after being with the system for 19 years, the Healthcare Financial Management Association reported Dec. 1. Prior to her current role, Ms. Matejka served as senior vice president of…
More Americans than ever believe the U.S. healthcare system is in crisis, according to a Dec. 15 article from Gallup. The West Health-Gallup Health and Healthcare Survey was conducted Nov. 3-25 and included responses from 1,321 U.S. adults. Here are…
Sophie Culver, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Winchester (Mass.) Hospital, a 220-bed facility part of Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health. Dr. Culver joins the system from New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System, where she served…
Laurie Eldridge, former CFO of Placerville, Calif.-based Marshall Medical Center has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, alleging wrongful termination, age discrimination and retaliation, the Sacramento Business Journal reported Dec. 12. Three things to know: 1. Ms. Eldridge alleges she…