Health systems face no shortage of strategy. What many are running low on is the capacity to execute it. That observation sits at the center of a conversation that Mandy Eaton, PhD, president and CEO of Springfield, Ill.-based Memorial Health,…
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The Federal Trade Commission approved a final consent order Aug. 25 that resolves antitrust concerns tied to Ascension’s $3.9 billion acquisition of ASC operator Amsurg. The FTC voted 2-0 to approve the final order after a public comment period, according…
In a recent Becker’s roundup of 31 revenue cycle wins, several health system executives specifically credited AI initiatives, from clinical documentation review to automated billing, with helping cut A/R days, accelerate cash and reduce administrative friction. Here are five of…
Drew Meifert has been named CFO of Inverness-based HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, according to an Aug. 24 news release shared with Becker’s. The hospital is part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare. Mr. Meifert has served as interim CFO of the…
Rural hospitals serve populations with greater need, fewer resources and less margin for error than almost any other type of healthcare institution. The CFOs who steward their finances are making the decisions that keep these organizations financially viable. Through disciplined…
In this episode, Morgan Beschle, Vice President of Product at RevSpring, discusses the evolution of AI toward agentic workflows, why trusted data and a strong data foundation are critical, and how healthcare organizations can use risk frameworks and human oversight…
Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed Health & Hospitals has filed four separate certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for two new hospitals and bed expansions that total $919.2 million. The applications, filed Aug. 17,…
As we inch closer to 2027, hospital and health system leaders are gearing up to combat incoming effects of HR 1. The legislation, which was signed into law July 4, 2025, includes Medicaid work requirements, restrictions on state-directed payments and…
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health’s Hospital at Home program has provided hospital-level care to more than 1,000 patients in the Richmond region since launching in 2023. The program, run through VCU Medical Center, delivers acute inpatient care directly to patients’ homes.…
Rochester, Minn., ranks as the top U.S. metro area for healthcare access, according to data Indeed shared with Becker’s from its Best Cities for Work 2026 index. The ranking reflects a single metric — primary care physicians per 100,000 residents…