As the chief information officer at Reid Health, I’ve seen firsthand how administrative burdens are driving clinician burnout and straining healthcare systems. We knew AI for clinical documentation could help, but choosing the right platform required a thoughtful, step-by-step approach.…
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As hospital mergers and acquisitions ramp up across the country, a wave of rebranding is following in their wake—with health systems trading in legacy names and logos for new identities. Healthcare mergers and acquisitions declined by 9% from 2023 to…
President Donald Trump is set to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, bringing total duties to 104%, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed April 8 at a press briefing. The move comes after China refused to back off…
Becker’s has reported on five hospitals and health systems that have promoted CFOs to the chief executive role in 2025: 1. Hannah McRae, CFO of Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health, was appointed CEO on April 7. Ms. McRae has served as…
Private equity firm H.I.G. Capital has completed its acquisition of revenue cycle management company GetixHealth. Sugar Land, Texas-based GetixHealth was founded in 1992 and helps healthcare organizations navigate the complexities of collecting payments from government and private payers and patients.…
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Chad Boore was appointed president of Cone Health’s Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C., and Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, N.C. In his new role, Mr. Boore will oversee the hospitals’ strategic growth and operational effectiveness, according to an…
Delaware provides the best conditions for working from home, while Alaska provides the worst, according to an analysis published April 7 by WalletHub. The personal finance website compared 50 states and the District of Columbia across two dimensions: work and…
As healthcare systems across the nation navigate a period marked by economic strain, policy shifts, and digital disruption, leaders are stepping up with a shared focus: adaptability and resilience. David Miller, MD, is the incoming CEO of Michigan Medicine and…
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is reducing its budget by $250 million amid uncertainty surrounding federal funding levels. “In response to recent [federal] administrative orders impacting financial resources for medical research, it is necessary for VUMC to strategically reduce research operating…
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s rating was upgraded to “BB-” from “B+” by Fitch. The upgrade reflects an improving competitive position, with its ambulatory care segment “durably delivering robust EBITDA growth” and recent divestitures funding significant debt reduction and enhancing liquidity, Fitch…