Mariah Taylor

Amid increased federal pressures, more than 20 hospitals and health systems have discontinued transgender care for patients younger than 19. Here’s what to know: 1. Since 2021, 27 states have enacted laws that prohibit access to puberty blockers, hormone therapy and/or surgeries for trans minors — 17 of which are…

Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, owner of Jefferson Health, recorded an operating loss of $196 million (-1.2% operating margin) in fiscal 2025, down from an operating income of $1.3 million (0% margin) in 2024, according to its Aug. 22 financial report.  The results for the year ended June 30 include 11…

Willows, Calif.-based Glenn Medical Center plans to close its emergency room, with the hospital closing shortly after, following CMS’ plan to revoke its critical access hospital designation, ABC affiliate KRCR reported Aug. 22.  “GMC served Willows and Glenn County for 75 years, and was designated as a critical access hospital…

Here are 56 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled from credit rating reports. AdventHealth has an “AA” rating and…

Nurses and technicians make up the majority of the U.S. healthcare workforce, yet their voices are often overlooked. A new report from Incredible Health, the nation’s largest software and AI-powered career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, brings their perspectives front and center. The 2025 State of U.S. Nurses & Technicians…

The FDA has accepted Stealth BioTherapeutics’ resubmission of its new drug application for elamipretide, a treatment for Barth syndrome.  The agency set an earlier review target date of Sept. 26, ahead of the Feb. 15 deadline, according to an Aug. 21 news release from the drugmaker.  Approximately 150 people in…

A study has found that adults with obesity taking GLP-1 receptor agonists may face significantly lower risk of developing certain cancers.  The cohort study was led by researchers from the Indiana School of Medicine in Indianapolis and the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville and published Aug. 21…

Union activity in healthcare in 2025 has seen more than two dozen strikes reported as of Aug. 22.  Twenty-five strikes reported by Becker’s Hospital Review this year: Note: This article was created Feb. 20 and last updated on Aug. 22.  1. Members of SEIU 1199NE at Care New England’s Butler…

For Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health, the promise of virtual nursing lies in keeping rural hospitals staffed and sustainable. Recruiting nurses in smaller communities has long been a challenge, and the system sees remote roles as one way to extend careers, ease workloads and give bedside staff much-needed support. “In…

Every day, hospitals and emergency services rely on a steady blood supply to treat patients undergoing surgeries, trauma care, cancer treatments, and chronic illnesses. Despite medical advancements, there is no substitute for human blood, making blood donors, blood centers and testing labs essential to maintain patient care. As supply chain…

A growing share of emergency department visits in the U.S. are considered emergent, meaning they require immediate treatment, according to Vizient and Kaufman Hall’s latest “System of CARE” report, which tracks national trends in patient throughput, access, quality and cost efficiency.  The report, published Aug. 18, uses data from Vizient’s…

Many spine surgeons and patients have benefitted from outpatient migration when it comes to costs and outcomes, but the option for inpatient stays will always remain. Three spine surgeons discuss how their hospitals are facing shifting needs. Note: Responses were lightly edited. Question: Inpatient spine care will still be needed…

Spine robots have made significant advancements, and in recent months three hospitals began offering the technology for pediatric patients. In June, Ascension’s Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus in Austin, Texas, became the first pediatric hospital in the world to perform spine surgeries with robotic assistance. The technology assists surgeons in complex…

Additionally, a shift in patient volumes and regulatory changes have further strained finances, forcing some hospitals to restructure or close. Below are 15 hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations that Becker’s has reported as seeking or exiting bankruptcy protection in 2025: 1. Kennett Square, Pa.-based Genesis HealthCare sought Chapter 11…

More than 300 hospitals and health systems were among the organizations recognized on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The list was developed in partnership with market research firm Statista, which surveyed more than 160,000 employees working at organizations with at least 500 U.S.-based workers. Respondents rated their employers…

Lumberton, N.C.,-based UNC Health Southeastern is coming off one of its strongest financial years in recent history, solidly positioning the system to help to weather any potential setbacks from the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  UNC Health Southeastern is a 452-bed hospital that comprises more than 135 physicians,…

The Radiological Society of North America will recognize five radiology leaders from U.S. health systems during the organization’s annual meeting from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Three leaders will receive the 2025 RSNA Gold Medal, the organization’s highest honor. It is given by the RSNA board to leaders who “rendered…

More than three decades ago, Congress created the 340B program to help safety-net hospitals and clinics​​ expand resources and care for underserved communities.  By requiring pharmaceutical companies to offer deep discounts on outpatient drugs, the program has become a hallmark resource to help health systems support vulnerable patients. In recent…

NYC Health + Hospitals said Aug. 21 it has saved more than $88 million in nurse turnover costs so far in 2025 after reducing its nurse turnover rate to well below the national average. The New York City-based system’s nursing workforce includes about 9,600 employees. Through several initiatives, the organization…

Increasing access and coverage for healthcare services for all women, with a specific focus on Black women, is crucial to closing racial disparities in maternal outcomes, according to a report from the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility.  In 2023, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was approximately 50 deaths…

Hawaii, Idaho and Utah had the lowest breast cancer screening recall rates, an indicator of imaging efficiency, between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, according to CMS data published Aug. 6. New York had the highest recall rate for the same time period.  The national breast cancer screening recall…

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has named Jeff Krawcek, MD, as executive vice president and CEO of the KP Medical Foundation, effective Sept. 10. Dr. Krawcek has 25 years of experience as a pediatrician, according to an Aug. 20 health system news release. He currently serves as president and executive medical…

Hospitals have spent years working to ease nurse shortages; however, they are now facing a catch-22 in the nursing workforce. More experienced nurses are retiring in waves, and nurses with a few years of experience are pursuing non-bedside roles such as leadership. But hospitals still need nurses at the bedside. …

A large-scale, real-world analysis of 15,639 patients treated with Collagenase SANTYL◊ Ointment underscores the clinical and economic benefits of early enzymatic debridement in wound management. Using NetHealth registry data from 2020–2023, the retrospective study, led by Boxuan Li, PhD, and colleagues, demonstrates that initiating SANTYL therapy early can accelerate wound…