Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health recorded an operating loss of $34 million (-1.8% operating margin) in the first quarter of 2026, an improvement from an operating loss of $42 million (-2.3% margin) during the same period last year, according to its…
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Oceanside, N.Y.-based Mount Sinai South Nassau has partnered with New York City-based MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care to offer inpatient hospice services. The 24/7 hospice services will be available to hospital patients who are unable to safely return home for…
Kate Becker, CEO of Albuquerque, N.M.-based UNM Hospital, plans to retire in December after more than 30 years in healthcare, including the last eight at UNM, according to a statement shared with Becker’s. “This week, UNM Hospital CEO Kate Becker…
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has built a unified strategy connecting employee and patient experience, and in 18 months has improved net promoter scores for physicians and more patients are calling their providers “kind.” Nationally, Press Ganey found that hospitals in…
Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University on June 10. Oregon Health & Science University’s rating was downgraded to “A1” from “Aa3” by Moody’s, The downgrade reflects a…
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has released a 2026 maternal immunization schedule that differs from federal vaccine recommendations, marking the first time the organization has formally issued its own immunization schedule. The schedule was endorsed by 13 medical…
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in Eli Lilly’s lawsuit alleging a group of pharmacies, wholesalers and individuals orchestrated a rebate fraud scheme that cost the drugmaker more than $200 million. Judge Federico Moreno of the U.S. District…
Iowa’s state auditor, Rob Sand, released a report raising concerns about how pharmacy benefit managers handled prescription drug payments within Iowa Medicaid and whether the state had sufficient access to information to oversee those arrangements. The June 10 report found…
The FDA has approved labeling changes for the over-the-counter weight loss drug alli (orlistat), specifically its 60-milligram capsules, to warn consumers about the risk of acute kidney injury, a rare side effect associated with the medication. The FDA reviewed adverse…
In this episode, David L. Callender, MD, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, lessons learned from navigating major challenges including Hurricane Ike, and the importance of mission-driven healthcare leadership. He also shares insights on…