Columbia, Mo.-based MU Health Care has reduced its workforce by 74 employees as it implements an organization redesign aimed at strengthening its long-term financial sustainability. Six things to know: 1. The reductions were primarily in nonclinical and administrative areas, with…
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Registered nurses at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago voted June 17 to join the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United. The union said in a June 17 news release that nurses voted 96% in…
The FDA approved the first generic version of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) on June 17, clearing Norwich Pharmaceuticals’ single-dose influenza tablet ahead of the 2026–27 flu season. Generic baloxavir marboxil is approved to treat acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 5 and…
Most emergency department patients surveyed across 10 U.S. emergency departments were not up to date on annual influenza vaccination, according to a study published June 17 in the Journal of Emergency Medicine. Researchers surveyed 3,285 adult patients between April and…
Phoenix-based Banner Health has appointed Mark Whalen executive vice president and chief enterprise growth officer, effective Aug. 1. Four things to know: 1. In this role, Mr. Whalen will lead efforts to expand access and value-based care across Banner’s six-state…
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of everyday pharmacy operations at Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health, where more than 300 AI tools are now in use across the health system. Several of those tools have been deployed within pharmacy services,…
Citing “strategic advances in technology,” Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth is eliminating 53 revenue cycle roles, a system spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s on June 17. The cuts affect about 0.38% of CoxHealth’s workforce, the spokesperson said in a statement shared with Becker’s.…
Scott Kashman has been named CEO of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, effective July 1, according to a June 18 LinkedIn post. In his new role, Mr. Kashman will oversee Ascension St. Vincent’s four hospitals, more than 90…
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Nicholas Grosso, President, The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. He discusses the launch of MedVanta, the importance of…
In this episode, Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of IT Applications at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s digital priorities for 2026 and the technologies shaping the future of healthcare delivery. She shares…