Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs may reduce the risk of surgical complications in diabetic patients, according to a large new study. 

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has named Deborah Yount chief human resources officer, effective March 3. 

Astoria, Ore.-based Columbia Memorial Hospital has rebranded to CMH.

A fire at Mount Carmel (Pa.) Senior Living Community sent 20 people to area hospitals with minor injuries, according to a Jan. 4 report from NBC affiliate WGAL.

When physician Claire Raab, MD, sat down to read the latest cancer catchment data from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, she was floored.

Raleigh, N.C.-based US Radiology Specialists named Caitlin Zulla its new CEO — the second CEO to be named in a year.

The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans are extending their partnership with Ochsner Health, a key sponsor since 2005 for the Saints and 2012 for the Pelicans.

Johnson & Johnson released results from a phase 3 study, showing that the combination of Rybrevant and Lazcluze significantly improved overall survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific epidermal growth factor receptor mutations. 

Here are the days, weeks and months selected for raising awareness of or recognizing healthcare conditions and workers.

Press Ganey released its annual list of Human Experience Award recipients Jan. 7, recognizing eight hospitals for excellence in clinical quality. 

Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health Care has acquired Mission Cancer + Blood, a physician-owned oncology practice with more than 20 cancer clinics across the state. 

Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health has outsourced the management of its Oracle Health EHR to Healthcare IT Leaders.

More than 65,000 patients of San Francisco-based Dignity Health may have had their protected health information compromised in a September hack.

Mass General Brigham plans to expand its hospital-at-home program to more specialties in 2025 and evolve beyond episodic care toward a "seamless home-based care continuum," a program leader told Becker's.

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Orange, Calif.-based Children's Hospital of Orange County have officially merged to form Rady Children's Health, a three-hospital system with multiple primary and specialty care centers. 

Missouri University Health Care, based in Columbia, Mo., has agreed to an $8 million settlement to resolve claims related to a May 2020 data breach that allegedly compromised the personal information of 3,000 patients, Top Class Actions reported Jan. 6.

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare plans to acquire Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare by the end of the year. 

Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health has shared plans to join Cleveland Clinic's Connected program.

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health has named Vivek Gursahaney vice president of strategy and activation, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. 

Honolulu is 2025's best city for an active lifestyle, primarily because it promotes community sports more than any other, according to an annual WalletHub analysis published Jan. 8.