The path to top executive roles is less straightforward than it once was, with leaders often gaining experience across various industries, job functions and companies.

Kristen Blum was named president of CHI Health Mercy-Council Bluffs (Iowa), according to a news release shared with Becker's.

Akron (Ohio) Children's plans to end its contract with the medical group that employs neonatologists working in its neonatal ICU in March, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. 

From two private equity firms striking a deal to take R1 RCM private, to Med-Metrix acquiring a pair of companies, here are nine RCM mergers and acquisitions Becker's has reported since June 10:

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. 

The Biden administration will allocate nearly $9 million in grants aimed at improving women's health access in 14 states and Washington, D.C. 

Beth Walker, who has served as CEO of Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans since 2019, has been appointed CEO of Ochsner Health's flagship facility.

Amid expectations that the popularity of GLP-1 drugs will decrease bariatric surgery rates, a Cleveland Clinic-led study found these surgeries might be more effective than GLP-1s for some patients.

Members of the University of Virginia Faculty Senate in Charlottesville are showing support for their colleagues in the university's medical school in response to an alleged toxic work environment at the medical school and UVA Health, The Daily Progress reported. 

Patients with heart, cancer and neurological conditions are more likely to seek virtual second opinions, a recent Cleveland Clinic study found.

From the FTC suing the nation's three largest pharmacy benefit managers to Epic facing an antitrust lawsuit, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements and legal developments that Becker's has reported since Sept. 13: 

Among specialty areas, pediatric medical saw the largest increase in reported median productivity, as measured by wRVU (work relative value units), from 2023 to 2024, and pediatric surgical was the only area to experience a decrease, according to a new survey.

Florida State University's College of Nursing is the first university to offer a master's program that weaves artificial intelligence into healthcare — and it is offered online. 

Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Cancer Institute has joined Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Cancer's Certificate in Community Outreach and Engagement program alongside select cancer centers across the U.S.

Jill Kalman, MD, then medical director of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, recalls being in the middle of a "pretty horrible day" before running into Maureen White, RN, chief nurse executive at New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, during one of Ms. White's visits to the hospital.

The FDA approved FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine for self-administration, making it the first flu vaccine of its kind available for at home use. 

A startup has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems alleging that the company is leveraging its position in the EHR market to stifle competition in the payer platform sector.

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.

IBM continues to deepen its partnerships with health systems, leveraging artificial intelligence to address some of healthcare's most pressing challenges.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Sept. 20 that prohibits social media platforms from delivering addictive feeds to children beginning in 2027, unless the platform has verified that the user is not a minor or has obtained verifiable parental consent.