An affiliation between Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services and Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System has been approved by the system’s board of directors, according to an Oct. 22 news release shared with Becker’s. The two parties will sign a formal…
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Becker’s asked pharmacy executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share where they see hospital consolidation going within the next five years. The 14 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare Spring…
Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and universities across the U.S. to share their outlook on the future of hospital consolidation. The 68 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare…
Oklahoma City-based OU Health has appointed Michael Steiner, MD, as chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City and clinical service chief of pediatrics, effective in December. In his dual role,…
Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System appointed Alex Curran as senior vice president and chief strategy officer. In his new role, Mr. Curran will lead the development, communication and execution of Freeman’s overall strategy, according to an Oct. 22 health system…
As health systems face mounting financial pressures and workforce challenges, the conversation around AI has shifted from experimentation to execution. Within this landscape, ambient AI has distinguished itself as a leading source of both relief for clinical teams and enterprise-level…
Jersey City, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Health’s Heights University Hospital, also in Jersey City, said it will launch a stabilization plan to ensure continued operations at the facility amid financial challenges. “Over the coming days, we will ensure that emergency services…
Natalie Fox, DNP, has been appointed CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health. Dr. Fox has served as interim CEO for four months following the retirement of Owen Bailey, according to an Oct. 22 health system news release shared with Becker’s.…
Rural communities are the backbone of our nation, yet when it comes to healthcare, they often face a unique set of uphill battles. From vast distances to provider shortages, the delivery of efficient and equitable care in rural settings has always been…
Hawaii is the most prepared state to address the healthcare needs of the U.S.’s aging population, while Oregon is the least, according to an analysis by Seniorly and CareScout. Seniorly examined each state across three dimensions — population trends, financial…