As only 0.1% National Institutes of Health grants are awarded to osteopathic medicine colleges, a national association for such schools is advocating for a stronger research pipeline, according to a report published April 20. In a first-of-its-kind report, the American…
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Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is planning its first replacement hospital in San Francisco in 70 years, the health system confirmed in a statement shared with Becker’s. Here are eight things to know: 1. Kaiser plans to replace its San Francisco…
Across the country, rural and community hospitals are facing financial pressure, workforce challenges, and policy uncertainty. In fact, more than 40% of rural hospitals are operating at a loss, putting many communities at risk of losing access to care. Against…
Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation targeting pharmacy benefit managers, prompting warnings from CVS Health about potential pharmacy closures and reduced patient access, according to an April 21 report from ABC affiliate WKRN. The bill, which passed the House and Senate,…
Spokane, Wash.-based Providence Inland Northwest Washington named four members to its Community Mission Board of Directors. The new members are Amy Eddy, MD, Nolan McMullin, MD, Janessa Graves, PhD, and Mary McDirmid, according to an April 21 Providence news release…
The Health Resources and Services Administration has released the “National Strategy for the Home Visiting Workforce.” The strategy outlines steps to grow, strengthen and sustain the home visiting workforce, including building clear career pathways, investing in professional development and supporting…
Anjelis Oliveira, PhD, RN, was named chief nursing officer of Sebring-based HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, South Florida Hospital News reported April 20. Dr. Oliveira stepped into her role April 20. She most recently served as assistant chief nursing officer of…
For hospitals and health systems, physician shortages threaten access to care. During Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting in Chicago, a panel of healthcare executives shared strategies for creating flexible, resilient, sustainable staffing models. The session, titled “The New Reality of Physician…
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health named Richard Divers senior vice president and chief growth officer, effective April 13. Mr. Divers will lead enterprise growth strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and expansion initiatives aimed at improving access to and affordability…
HCA Florida Healthcare, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has appointed four leaders at two of its hospitals. Tom McKeon was named vice president of human resources at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital in Ocala,…