San Diego-based Scripps Health has received a $75 million gift from philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady for the North Tower at its Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (Calif.). The $664 million, eight-story tower – which opened in June 2025 –…
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Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina is not just recruiting physicians, it’s recruiting physician’s families, as well. This is the strategy that ultimately brought Erik Summers, MD, chief medical officer, to the system. “My family was very settled in Winston-Salem…
As value-based care continues to reshape healthcare delivery, post-acute care is emerging as a central component of health system strategy. No longer a downstream function, PAC now directly influences outcomes, efficiency and total cost of care across the continuum. At…
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Health System recorded an operating income of $641.9 million (7.5% operating margin) in 2025, up from an operating income of $179.8 million (2.7% margin) in 2024, according to its April 28 financial report. SIx things to know:…
In rural communities, 27% of certified nursing facilities received deficiencies for actual harm or immediate jeopardy, compared to 29% of facilities in urban communities, KFF found. KFF used Nursing Home Compare as of July 2025 to determine the number of…
Carlsbad (N.M.) Medical Center has named Blake Hubbard as CEO, effective April 27. Mr. Hubbard brings more than 25 years of experience in health system and hospital executive leadership roles. He most recently served as CEO of Valley View Medical…
For millions of patients throughout the U.S., rural hospitals serve as the only feasible care option in their area. The CEOs who run these institutions understand that access to quality healthcare services in rural communities can make all the difference…
Four health system CEOs faced intense questioning from lawmakers April 28 about hospitals’ role in rising U.S. healthcare costs. The CEOs of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare; Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health; New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian; and Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health testified before…
John Harding, EdD, began his role as executive vice president and COO of Minneapolis-based Children’s Minnesota on April 27 and told Becker’s the opportunity marks a progression in his career. “Having come from Children’s healthcare most of my career, I’m…
In this episode, Maria Ansari, MD, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente, joins the podcast to reflect on memorable moments throughout her career. She…