Tamar Kutz has been named president and CEO of Lincoln (Ill.) Memorial Hospital, effective Oct. 27. Ms. Kutz has been with Springfield, Ill.-based Memorial Health since 2010 and most recently served as vice president for quality and operations at Decatur…
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Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Healthcare is implementing a new leadership structure amid the planned retirement of a hospital leader. Kelly Tomaszewski will retire as president of Manistee (Mich.) Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, Mich., effective Jan. 2,…
Frank Lococo has been named vice president and chief marketing and communications officer of St. Cloud, Minn.-based CentraCare, effective Dec. 8. Mr. Lococo most recently served as vice president of marketing and communications for Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine. Prior to that,…
David Fuqua, BSN, will retire as CEO of Marshall County Hospital in Benton, Ky., on March 31, after more than 12 years in the role and 17 total years with the organization. Mr. Fuqua has more than 30 years of…
San Francisco-based Dignity Health has named Tadren Kennedy as COO of Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Kennedy will oversee hospital operations and partner with clinical and administrative teams to support patient care across the Sacramento region,…
Less than 2% of the nation’s 6,093 hospitals have achieved Magnet designation at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The ANCC has recognized nearly 650 hospitals worldwide for nursing excellence, and 112 of them…
Consolidation in healthcare continues to reshape the nation’s hospital landscape. The deals can strengthen financially challenged hospitals, salvage service lines and boost technology investments. But it all comes at a price that doesn’t always trickle down to better outcomes and…
On Oct. 27, CMS will recall all employees who were furloughed at the start of the month when the federal government shut down. “In order to best serve the American people amid the Medicare and Marketplace open enrollment seasons, CMS…
Laren MacMillan has been promoted to chief marketing and communications officer of Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth. Ms. MacMillan has been with the health system for over 13 years after starting her career as a journalist. “Laren has been a vital part…
Miami-based Jackson Health System has started a podcast, releasing the first three episodes. “On Call, Off Script” showcases Jackson Health experts relaying the latest healthcare trends and innovations, along with patient stories and special guests. The first three episodes, which…