Employee well-being in the U.S. continues to fall, with only half of workers reporting they are thriving in their overall lives, Gallup finds.

Becker's has reported on 16 health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions in 2024: 

The CUNY School of Medicine in New York City will transition into an independent institution, separating from the City University of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Nov. 19.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-based Geisinger performed the first reverse shoulder replacement surgery in the world with a guarantee for the full cost of care throughout the patient's lifetime.

The following hospital and health system CEO moves have recently been reported by Becker's:

As some medical schools rewrite their programs, the University of Alabama at Birmingham's medical school modified its curriculum in 2023 to prioritize students' clinical reasoning. 

Brian Roland, CEO of Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge, Texas, has resigned to take on a new role.

Here is how the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic and seven other hospitals and health systems plan to spend recently received donations: 

Orlando (Fla.) Health has appointed Howard Brown CFO for Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, a 285-bed acute care facility. 

David Peter, MD, has been appointed as chief medical officer of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic — a segment of the health system focused on virtual second opinions. 

Health systems are turning to advanced practice provider care to increase capacity and patient access.

Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network is eliminating two regional CEO positions amid changes to its operating model, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker's.

Joe Flanagan has returned as CEO of R1 RCM following the completion of TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice's $8.9 billion deal to take the company private. 

An old challenge is quickly becoming the hospital C-suite buzzword for 2025.

It's a pivotal moment for healthcare and a leadership transition at one of the largest health systems in the U.S. has captured the attention of executives industrywide.

When Amy Crouch, CFO of Noblesville, Ind.-based Riverview Health connected with Becker's on Nov. 19, she had just hit the 90 day mark in her new role. With a background in healthcare finance, and even starting her own CPA firm during the COVID-19 pandemic, her immediate focus at Riverview Health is clear: strategic growth and revenue cycle improvement. 

As the medical device industry looks ahead to potential policies under the new administration, key decisions could shape the future of innovation, regulation and reimbursement in this sector. 

As CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid close hundreds of pharmacies across the U.S. to cut costs, health systems are finding opportunities in these new pharmacy deserts, WXXI reported Nov. 19. 

St. Joseph's Children’s Hospital, part of BayCare Health System in Tampa, Fla., has received a $5 million donation to support the construction of a new, dedicated children's hospital facility.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mehmet Oz, MD, as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to a Nov. 19 Truth Social post.