The Michigan Senate has passed two bills that would ban mandatory overtime for nurses, MLive reported April 15. Senate Bill 296 would amend the state’s public health code to prohibit hospitals from requiring registered nurses to work more than their…
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Trenton, N.J.-based Capital Health named Melissa Chichilitti, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer. In her role, Ms. Chichilitti will oversee logistics, throughput, care management, and environmental and escort services. She will also be responsible for nursing and patient services across adult…
Lawrenceville, Ill.-based Lawrence County Memorial Hospital named Jacob Lennert, MD, chief medical officer. Dr. Lennert will oversee the hospital’s clinical programs, improve patient care processes, support physician engagement and ensure the hospital meets the needs of the community, according to…
There is no shortage of healthcare technology vendors promising to transform revenue cycle operations. There is, however, a persistent gap between what gets sold and what gets measured, and many health system leaders trace that gap to the same root…
Jessica Galens has been named CFO of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, according to an April 15 LinkedIn post. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is part of UCSF Health and comprises two locations: UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco and UCSF…
Pay and financial incentives used to have the greatest impact on physician recruitment, but in recent years, physicians are making their decisions based on other factors. Hospitals and health systems are grappling with a national physician shortage, and 59% of…
Gender pay gaps continue to widen between male and female physicians, and physicians by race, Medscape’s Physician Compensation report found. Medscape surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties between Sept. 5 and Dec. 17, 2025. “‘A Return to Normalization’:…
Emily Randle has been appointed CEO of MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif., effective May 1. Ms. Randle has served as COO of Orange Coast Medical Center since 2012, according to an April 15 health system news…
Health systems are rapidly expanding into Florida through partnerships, affiliations and new builds, raising questions about whether the Sunshine State’s healthcare landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented and more difficult for patients to navigate. Florida is home to 38 unique health…
As health systems pursue growth in new markets, leaders say a consistent set of financial, demographic and strategic criteria guide decisions on where — and whether — to expand. At least 18 large systems have announced or plan to close…