David Skorton, MD, will retire as president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges on June 30, 2027, according to a Sept. 15 news release shared with Becker’s. The timing marks the end of his contract, which the…
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Mississippi has awarded 167 grants totaling $104.1 million through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. Five things to know, according to a Sept. 14 news release from Gov. Tate Reeves’ office: 1. The awards are part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million…
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The FDA held a public hearing Sept. 14 on the potential future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs, gathering input on issues that could shape how health systems eventually deliver this care, from provider credentialing to patient safety protocols. Here are…
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Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services has become the first health system in the U.S. to deploy the BD Vmax 160, a pharmacy automation robot designed for high-volume, centralized outpatient pharmacy operations. The health system deployed the technology as it invests in…
Tom Hughes was named president and COO of Raleigh, N.C.-based UNC Health Rex. Mr. Hughes oversees UNC Health Rex and UNC Health Rex Holly Springs (N.C.) hospitals, according to a Sept. 15 news release. He joined UNC Health Rex in…
Despite facing headwinds such as increased labor and supply costs, several health systems reported operating gains for the period ended June 30, after posting operating losses during the same period last year. Here are eight systems that returned to positive…
Kem Mullins has been appointed executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System. Mr. Mullins joined Wellstar in 2012 and most recently served as executive vice president of ambulatory services and business development, President and…