Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants every American using a wearable health device within four years, Politico reported June 24. Speaking during a June 24 hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee,…
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St. Louis-based Ascension is making changes at the top of its organization. CEO Joseph Impicciche will retire at the end of the year after more than 20 years of service to Catholic healthcare and Ascension with a veteran system executive…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health is partnering with Aidoc, a clinical artificial intelligence company. Aidoc’s real-time AI operating system will be deployed across Sutter Health’s system, which operates 24 acute care hospitals and more than 200 care sites across California. Aidoc’s…
At Becker’s 15th Annual Meeting, healthcare leaders from Northwestern Medicine (Chicago), University Hospitals (Cleveland), UI Health (Chicago) and St. Francis Regional Medical Center (partially owned by Minneapolis-based Allina Health) gathered to share how they are breaking down internal silos and…
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has expanded Chief Ambulatory Services Officer C. Todd Jones’ role to include chief strategy officer. Mr. Jones will serve in the dual role starting immediately, according to a June 24 BayCare news release. In his…
Clinician turnover is a complex problem, driving up labor costs, straining staff and jeopardizing patient care. Research suggests that the average cost of turnover for one staff RN in 2024 reached $61,110 — an increase of 8.6% over the prior…
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Increasing waves of uncertainty, from global supply chain disruption and economic volatility to potential regulatory shifts, are continuing to shape CFO healthcare priorities in 2025, according to a new Deloitte survey. The survey of healthcare financial leaders has been conducted…
Health system CEOs, faced with evolving market forces, financial challenges and workforce shortages, are making bold decisions that are reshaping their organizations’ trajectories. For several systems, that means expanding access to care in the communities they serve. Jennifer Mendrzycki, president…
Morrisville, Vt.-based Copley Hospital plans to close its birthing center after its board voted June 17 to shutter it and transition to a regional care model. “As stewards of limited healthcare resources, we must make decisions that ensure access to…