King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, recorded an operating income of $454.8 million (11.1% operating margin) in the first quarter of 2025, up from an operating income of $388.8 million (10.1% margin) in the same quarter last year, according…
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The top health system CIOs have been using innovative digital solutions to address some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges. Several health systems were recently named winners of CIO 100 Awards for having the most innovative IT departments. Becker’s reached out…
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Watertown, N.Y.-based Samaritan Medical Center has selected Kopp Billing Agency to manage its patient billing services, effective May 1. The transition to the Syracuse, N.Y.-based company comes after the 290-bed hospital worked with its former vendor since 2012, according to…
Julie Covault, COO of Sidney, Ohio-based Wilson Health, has been named acting CEO, effective immediately. The appointment follows the April 11 retirement of President and CEO Mark Klosterman, according to an April 28 health system news release. Ms. Covault has…
Kristi Baker began her new role as senior executive officer for AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, Fla., on April 7, and she brings a wealth of experience in pediatric care to the role. Prior to joining AdventHealth for Children, Ms.…
Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has paused hiring for new administrative positions and is prioritizing the hiring of direct patient care roles. Here are five things to know: 1. The organization remains in a strong financial position…
Ransomware attacks on the healthcare industry are continuing to rise, with 550 attacks recorded in 2024 — a 21% increase from 454 in 2023, according to an April 28 report from global cybersecurity firm NCC Group. The company surveyed 402…
A proposed 25% tariff on U.S. pharmacy imports would drive up U.S. drug costs by $51 billion annually, according to an analysis by Ernst & Young reviewed by Reuters. The April 22 analysis, commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers…
Here are 10 health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service since Jan. 30. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled from credit rating reports. Boston Children’s Hospital’s outlook…