Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.-based Phelps Hospital, part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, is the first in the nation to earn Age-Friendly Geriatric Surgery Verification from the American College of Surgeons. The program launched in late 2025 and recognizes hospitals…
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The American College of Radiology has elected new leadership during its 2026 annual meeting. Alan Matsumoto, MD, was elected president, while David Larson, MD, was elected vice president, according to a May 4 news release. Both will assume their roles…
Prior authorization remains one of the most administratively burdensome processes in healthcare and one of the most consequential. Delays in getting medications approved mean delayed therapy, patient abandonment and clinicians spending hours on paperwork instead of care. For pharmacy leaders,…
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare is partnering with Cadence to launch a remote care program for older adults with chronic conditions using AI-supported monitoring and clinical support to extend care beyond traditional visits. The program, Hartford HealthCare Remote Care, will integrate Cadence’s…
Rady Children’s Health has launched its first systemwide brand campaign following the merger of the parent companies of Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. The campaign, “For Every Dream They Dare to Dream,” is the…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health filed a lawsuit against Florida Blue and its HMO due to alleged underpayments for emergency department services, according to an April 7 state court complaint. Broward Health has been out of network for Florida Blue…
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System will kick off the first phase of construction May 12 on its Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, according to a May 4 statement shared with Becker’s. The new facility, which is scheduled to open…
Nurses and Illinois lawmakers have raised concerns about staffing levels and service cuts at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill., following its acquisition by Prime Healthcare, according to a May 4 report from WBBM-TV CBS Chicago. More than 110…
Lexington, Ky.-based Saint Joseph Health plans to take on the name of its parent system, Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health. The eight-hospital network will begin using CommonSpirit branding in July. Saint Joseph Health was part of Englewood, Colo.-based Catholic Health Initiatives when…
HHS outlined an action plan May 4 to “curb psychiatric overprescribing” when clinically indicated, especially for children. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., detailed the initiative at a MAHA Institute summit, focusing on evaluating prescription patterns, assessing benefits and harms, and increasing…