James Heaps, MD, has been sentenced again to 11 years in prison following a retrial. A three-justice panel had determined Dr. Heaps was denied a fair trial because the judge did not share a note with the defense counsel that…
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PIH Health Whittier (Calif.) Hospital named Lydia Arroyo, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer. Ms. Arroyo will oversee the nursing practice and operations at the hospital, according to an April 14 system news release. “Throughout my career at PIH Health, I…
New York City-based NYU Langone Health researchers found that nearly 7% of trauma admissions are associated with pedal-powered and electronic bikes or scooters. The study, published April 15 in Neurosurgery, analyzed 914 patients treated over five years at a New…
Here are 11 health systems that have made revenue cycle vice president hires in 2026: 1. Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health named Peter Thompson vice president of revenue cycle management business support. 2. Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine named Sharlene Seidman vice…
In this special episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, leaders from the TIAA Institute and BayCare Health System explore the connection between health and wealth and its impact on the future of healthcare. Surya Kolluri discusses the Institute’s research and…
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has received state approval to build its first hospital in Union County. The system plans to open Novant Health Wesley Chapel Medical Center, a 32-bed facility in Monroe, N.C., with completion expected in 2030, according to…
Bowling Green, Ky.-based Med Center Health has partnered to create a specialty pharmacy program in its clinics. The program, in partnership with Boston-based ClearWay Health, will ensure patients with complex and chronic illnesses have equitable access to medications and support,…
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., has introduced a bill that would require out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count toward a patient’s maximum out-of-pocket and deductible. Patients are increasingly getting prescription medications through direct-to-patient platforms that offer lower out-of-pocket costs, especially…
For the better part of two years, ambient AI companies have been moving beyond pilots and proving their value in healthcare by reducing documentation burden and giving physicians more face time with patients. The results have been significant and measurable.…
Resilience Healthcare, the operator of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed in August 2025 and March 2026, respectively, has filed a lawsuit against the hospitals’ landlord over eviction notices that Resilience alleges violated terms of the lease. Meanwhile, one of the…