Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Optum Health names chief clinical officer
Optum Health has named Lindsay Jubelt as its new chief clinical officer. -
Top external risks worrying CFOs
The economy is the top external risk worrying CFOs, according to Deloitte's "CFO Signals Survey 2Q 2024." -
Northwell Health expands into filmmaking
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is launching its own internal content studio that will partner with established and emerging filmmakers in a bid to "humanize" healthcare through filmmaking.
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Arkansas health system CEO resigns
Gary Paxson is resigning as president and CEO of Batesville, Ark.-based White River Health to pursue another career opportunity. -
Eliminate contract labor ASAP to improve margins, Tufts Medicine CFO says
It's been a financially challenging last few years for Burlington, Mass.-based Tufts Medicine, but the health system remains dedicated to providing strong patient care and is working diligently to get back to a healthier place. -
Minnesota system makes way for $1B project
Minneapolis-based Hennepin County Medical Center is beginning to embark on a $1 billion construction project of an inpatient hospital tower, the Star Tribune reported July 24. -
FDA medical device director to retire
Jeff Shuren, MD, the FDA's director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, is retiring, according to internal documents shared with Becker's.
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Vermont system names chief nursing officer
Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vt., has named Michelle Buck, DPN, RN, as the system's new chief nursing officer. -
Medline named top employer of women for 3rd year, per Forbes
Medline has been named to Forbes' list of the Best Employers for Women for a third consecutive year, it announced July 23. -
UNC Health chief medical, quality officer to retire
Tony Lindsey, MD, plans to retire from his role as chief medical and quality officer of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health in October. -
25-person obesity pill trial earns drugmaker $16.8B
On July 17, Roche published early results from a phase 1 trial of an experimental GLP-1 pill for obesity. That day, the drugmaker gained $16.8 billion in its market value, Bloomberg reported.
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5 CFO moves in 1 day
Hospital and health system C-suites have seen a lot of movement over the last 24 hours. -
Tampa General researchers develop new heart transplant device
Tampa General Hospital researchers have developed a new device that could extend the usability of transplant hearts by three hours. -
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
From the conviction of a home health company owner in a $100 million scheme, to the sentencing of a former Georgia insurance commissioner on a conspiracy charge, here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker's has reported since July 11: -
36 rural hospital CFOs to know | 2024
Rural areas have long struggled with limited access to quality healthcare, often requiring residents to make long journeys, incur high costs or face other significant challenges when seeking care. Rural hospitals strive to alleviate these issues for underserved communities, and their chief financial officers play a critical role in this effort. -
UNC Health Blue Ridge taps CEO
Gary Paxson, BSN, RN, was named president and CEO of Morganton, N.C.-based UNC Health Blue Ridge. He will step into the role Sept. 3 after a five-month search. -
Microsoft teams up with Mass General Brigham
Microsoft, Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin—Madison School of Medicine and Public Health are working together to advance artificial intelligence in medical imaging. -
More patients opting for joint replacements at younger age
About 28% of knee and hip replacements are performed on people younger than 55 and the trend is expected to grow, U.S. News & World Report reported July 24. -
Whistleblower alleges sterilization lapses at Saint Luke's Hospital
A former sterile processing manager at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City (Mo.) has filed state and federal complaints alleging sterile processing practices at the hospital are out of compliance with regulations, ABC affiliate KMBC reported July 23. -
6 recent hospital, health system CEO exits
Becker's recently reported the following hospital and health system CEO departures, which include resignations and other C-suite changes.
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