How to launch a central pharmacy

Health systems interested in building a central pharmacy should prioritize personalization and preparation, according to Melanie Massiah-White, vice president and chief pharmacy officer of Fairfax, Va.-based Inova Health System. “[Spend] time initially scoping services you hope to provide from your pharmacy service center,” Ms. Massiah-White told Becker’s. “Then do your…

18 maternity service closures in 2025

A Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform report found that less than 42% of U.S. rural hospitals still offer labor and delivery services. That same report found more than 100 rural hospitals have halted or plan to stop delivering babies since 2020. Becker’s has reported on the following hospitals…

5 recent hospital, health system CFO moves

Editor’s note: This page will continue to be updated. Aug. 11-15 1. Valerie Helms was named assistant CFO of Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, Ariz. 2. Brian Zimmerman was appointed CFO of Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System on Aug. 10. 3. Laura Wiess was named CFO of Austin,…

20 recent hospital, health system executive moves

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Dec. 24: Editor’s Note: This live webpage was created on Jan. 24 and updated on Aug. 15. Aug. 9-15 1. Christy Maraone was appointed vice president of marketing and communications at Owensboro (Ky.)…

Judy Faulkner rejects $30B offer for Epic

Health Data Atlas, a data-as-a-service company, has bid $30 billion to acquire Epic Systems, according to its founder and CEO, Michael Stratton. On Aug. 14, Mr. Stratton shared on LinkedIn an email he sent to Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic, offering to acquire the electronic health record vendor…

Major health systems undergoing COO transitions in 2025

Several major U.S. health systems have appointed COOs this year — some to newly created positions — amid a resurgence of the COO role. While some systems have tapped internal veterans as successors, others have chosen new COOs from outside their organizations. Here are 11 COO changes to know: 1.…

9 women making moves in healthcare

Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on Aug. 15. Aug. 8-15 1. Christy Maraone was appointed vice president of marketing and communications at Owensboro (Ky.) Health. 2.…

‘Your investment is literally washed away’: Why CIOs stick with the EHR-first strategy

A few weeks ago, CIO of Richmond, Ind.-based Reid Health Muhammad Siddique was doing a round of the ED department when he ran into one of his physician colleagues. She stopped to make a quick but meaningful comment. “She looked at me, glanced at my computer, and said, ‘You know…

Signature Healthcare to reduce workforce by 3.8%

Brockton, Mass.-based Signature Healthcare will reduce workforce by 3.8% at its Brockton Hospital and Signature Medical Group due to ongoing financial challenges. The health system is also pausing or discontinuing multiple planned projects and holding certain open roles after recent resignations to manage its staff levels, according to an Aug.…

Jefferson Health launches AI-powered cancer treatment

Cherry Hill, N.J.-based Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital has become the first oncology center in Southern New Jersey to implement a radiation therapy platform driven by artificial intelligence. The Ethos linear accelerator uses AI and adaptive therapy to adjust a patient’s radiation dose in real…

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