In this episode, Scott Becker explores key healthcare trends including the rapid growth of nurses and AI use, while highlighting major challenges such as physician shortages, rising costs, hospital financial strain, and the urgent need to address supply and demand…
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As technology advances and care shifts toward outpatient, virtual and community-based settings, the role of the COO is also evolving. For leaders in this position, that means new skill sets and a broader range of focuses, from managing hospital operations…
Oroville (Calif.) Hospital President and CEO Robert Wentz will step down from his role as part of a leadership transition approved by the hospital’s board of trustees. Scott Chapple, the hospital’s administrator and COO, will succeed Mr. Wentz as president…
Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health has signed a letter of intent with Grand Junction, Colo.-based Community Hospital to explore the creation of a tax-exempt, nonprofit entity to improve healthcare across western Colorado and eastern Utah. The proposed entity would let the…
Lumina Health Partners has joined ECG Management Consultants, a leading healthcare consulting firm. The group, including Lumina’s cofounders, Daniel Marino and Lucy Zielinski, will integrate with ECG’s Payer Strategy and Contracting Division. The partnership brings even greater depth to ECG’s…
Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Health has appointed chief hospital executives for two of its facilities, according to a March 9 health system news release shared with Becker’s. Michael Hochberg, MD, was promoted to chief hospital executive of Hoboken (N.J.) University…
Digital lifestyle nudges can help GLP-1 users focus on healthier habits, according to a study at Stanford (Calif.) Medicine. The researchers conducted an online randomized trial of over 5,000 adults using the weight-loss medications across the globe, finding that low-cost…
In this episode, Dr. Narayana Murali, Chief Medical Officer of Medicine Services and Professor at Geisinger College of Health Sciences, shares how Geisinger redesigned its approach to advanced care planning, increasing engagement from 5% to nearly 50% among high risk…
Memphis, Tenn.-based Regional One Health has received notice from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission that its certificate of need was approved to build a $900 million hospital in Memphis. The CON request will be finalized March 24. The former Commercial…
Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth’s credit rating was upgraded to “AA+” from “AA” by Fitch. The upgrade reflects the health system’s very strong financial profile, benefiting from its market position in a growing service area and a long track record of robust…