Paige Twenter

In the last four years, Cleveland-based University Hospitals has sought to reduce administrative burden and clinical guidance inconsistencies through an audit of thousands of systemwide policies.  As of July, the system has retired 2,812 policies it described as duplicative, burdensome or both. Oftentimes, the organization’s policy did not reflect each…

Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh have voted to unionize, in what SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania called the largest nurse organizing effort in Pennsylvania in at least a decade. The union filed a request for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on May 27. On Aug. 19-23, nurses…

The nation’s largest for-profit health systems have filed their second-quarter earnings reports, detailing payer mixes by patient service revenue, patient admissions or both in the first six months of 2025.  HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.)  Payer mix by net operating revenues as of June 30: Commercial: 49.2% Managed Medicare: 18% Medicare:…

As healthcare continues to transform, many workforce leaders agree that the skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce go far beyond the traditional way of thinking. With shifting patient needs, AI and new technologies emerging, adaptability and a willingness to evolve will be crucial for employees at every level. Becker’s connected with…

Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their most recent value-driven wins.  The 59 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare 13th Annual CEO+CFO Roundtable on November 3 – 6, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago. To learn more…

A history of traumatic brain injury may be associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor, according to a study published Aug. 25 in JAMA Network Open.  Led by a team from Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham, researchers evaluated patient data from more than 75,000 people with…

The infant mortality rate in Mississippi has reached its highest level in more than a decade, prompting state health officials to declare a public health emergency.  The move will enable state health officials to mobilize resources quickly and work with community partners to improve maternal and infant care, the state’s…

If you were handed $100 million earmarked for clinical work, where would you invest it first? This is the question Becker’s posed to two hospital leaders. Their responses come down to what kind of investment matters most to their community and their system. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…

Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Health System has paused its acquisition of Longstreet Clinic after confirmation that an unspecified number of Longstreet physicians are under investigation by the Justice Department, a spokesperson for the health system told Becker’s. The nature of the investigation has not been disclosed. Longstreet Clinic employs more than…

Chief nursing informatics officers say introducing new technology to nursing staff is less about resistance to innovation and more about the realities of practice. Twelve-hour shifts, varying levels of digital literacy and the constant pressure to prioritize patient care make it difficult to carve out time for training. Even when…

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health was able to cut emergency department visits with its virtual ED, according to an article published Aug. 22 on the American Medical Association website. The virtual emergency department service was launched in October. It runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and…

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…