Mariah Muhammad

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…

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…