Rural ASCs and independent physician practices are navigating a split picture in 2026. New federal dollars, a federal shortage designation push and emerging payment reform are creating fresh opportunities for surgical access outside hospital walls. At the same time, clinic…
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Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has aligned its Berg Innovation Exchange with its Business Development division. The Berg Innovation Exchange, which connects innovators with mentorship, expertise and a global network of collaborators, will now operate in closer coordination with Business Development,…
Steve Walsh has been named president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, effective fall 2026. He will succeed Rick Pollack, who will retire by the end of 2026. Mr. Walsh was unanimously selected by AHA’s board. He has served…
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Jamie Easterling was appointed president of Memorial Hospital of South Bend (Ind.), effective June 29. Mr. Easterling brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role, according to a June 9 Beacon Health System news release. Most…
The CDC’s top leaders have a new focus: hiring more staff, including senior roles, Bloomberg News reported June 29. Sean Slovenski, the CDC’s principal deputy director and chief operating officer, told the agency that he is working to improve operating…
Crystal Manning-Mitchell, MSN, RN, has been appointed CEO of River Oaks Hospital in Harahan, La., part of King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, according to a LinkedIn post. Ms. Manning-Mitchell began serving in the role in April. Previously, she…
In this episode, Wendy Merchant-Schulte, Vice President of Nursing Services at Orbis, and Dr. Hollie Caldwell, Dean of the College of Nursing at Concordia University, discuss how collaborative academic and healthcare partnerships can create more consistent, student-centered nursing education while…
Orlando, Fla.-based Women’s Center for Radiology is notifying patients of a data breach after unauthorized access to a portion of its computer network exposed personal and protected health information. The imaging provider said it discovered suspicious activity on April 29…
AstraZeneca will pay nearly $34 million to resolve allegations it used illegal kickbacks to influence prescriptions reimbursed by Texas Medicaid. Texas sued AstraZeneca under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act, alleging the drugmaker provided free nursing services and…