In February, South Dakota officials approved the state’s first registered nursing apprenticeship program through Huron Regional Medical Center. The apprenticeship is designed to attract English-as-a-second language nurses into the field, Sioux Falls Live reported May 7. The program was started…
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Hospitals and health systems nationwide are navigating a wave of leadership transitions as they grapple with persistent financial challenges, workforce shortages and evolving regulatory pressures. In response, several prominent health systems have appointed new CFOs in 2025 to steer their…
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New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health announced a shift in three chief nursing positions. 1. Marianna Vazquez, RN, chief nursing officer and associate executive director of patient care services at Plainview and Syosset Hospitals, will retire after a 51-year career…
This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Dr. Todd Schaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sanford Health Bismarck. Dr. Schaffer shares how Sanford is tackling rural healthcare access, workforce shortages, and operational efficiency,…
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss surprising Q1 trends in the insurance market, including the rise of niche health plans and challenges facing major players like UnitedHealth and Aetna. They…
President Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, MD, as the next surgeon general after withdrawing nominee Janette Nesheiwat, MD, CBS News reported May 7. Along with being a physician, Dr. Means is a technology entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling…
In today’s healthcare landscape, operational efficiency is not a luxury — it is a necessity, according to Paul Hinchey, MD, COO of Cleveland-based University Hospitals. Operational challenges, including access to care and capacity constraints, remain top of mind for health…
In this episode, Jennifer June, an expert from VMG Health, shares insights on what it takes to successfully scale a medical spa business. From evaluating operational readiness to avoiding common pitfalls, they break down strategic growth steps every provider should…
Ronald Sloan will retire as president of Nags Head, N.C.-based Outer Banks Health at the end of 2025. Mr. Sloan has more than 40 years of healthcare leadership experience, including the last 14 years at Outer Banks Health, according to…