Texas surgical hospital evacuates 200 people after burst pipe floods facility

Amarillo, Texas-based Northwest Surgical Hospital evacuated around 200 people on Aug. 19 after a broken pipe flooded the facility, Amarillo Globe-News reported Aug. 20. Northwest Surgical Hospital is part of Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, according to its website. Another medical clinic, owned by BSA Health System and located…

Judy Faulkner unveils ‘healthcare intelligence’

With AI wrapped around all features of Epic, Judy Faulkner introduced “healthcare intelligence” for her company’s EHR. “We are combining the intelligence and curiosity of the human being with the investigative capabilities of gen AI,” Ms. Faulkner said Aug. 19 at Epic’s annual Users Group Meeting in Verona, Wis. “And…

Tampa General Hospital partners with CLEAR to fight rising cyber threats

Tampa General Hospital has teamed up with identity verification company CLEAR to bolster its cybersecurity defenses and improve digital access for employees. The partnership integrates CLEAR’s CLEAR1 platform into Tampa General’s identity access management system, PingOne DaVinci. The hospital said in an Aug. 20 news release that the move automates…

28 statistics on hospital financials by state: Moody’s

Hospitals nationwide are showing signs of stronger financial footing, though the pace of recovery varies by region, according to a report from Moody’s. Rising revenues and moderating expenses are contributing to healthier margins, while liquidity and leverage trends highlight both opportunities and ongoing pressures. At the same time, reliance on…

Missouri hospital staff provides lifesaving care to CEO after heart attack

Bill Bridges, CEO of Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., became a heart patient at work and was saved by the actions of staff. Mr. Bridges discussed his story in an Aug. 15 hospital news release. “I had just mowed the grass and was relaxing at home when I…

Vermont hospital halts surgeries amid sterilization issues

Northwestern Medical Center is temporarily pausing surgeries as it investigates small particulate matter found on sterilized surgical trays. In an Aug. 19 post on its website, the St. Albans, Vt.-based hospital said it is working to address “very small particulates” surgical services team members have found during routine safety checks…

3 Florida health systems invest in nurse training facility

Orlando-based University of Central Florida opened a new nurse training facility, made possible in part by financial support from three Florida health systems. The Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion will enable UCF to graduate an additional 150 licensed nurses each year, according to an Aug. 18 news release from the university. …

Mass General Brigham posts 1.3% margin in Q3

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham recorded an operating income of $74.4 million (1.3% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2025, up from $47.2 million (0.9% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Aug. 15 financial report. The system reported total operating revenue of $5.8 billion for…

Hospitals made EHR engagement gains but key gaps remain: 5 notes

Most U.S. hospitals had adopted foundational digital tools that enable patients to access their health information electronically by 2024, according to an August 2025 data brief from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy / Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Five things to know: 1.…

6 recent hospital, health system CEO moves

Becker’s has recently reported on the following hospital and health system CEO moves, including appointments and exits. Note: This page was created March 19 and updated Aug. 20. Aug. 13-19 1. Patrick Swindle was named CEO of Longview (Texas) Regional Medical Center, effective Sept. 30. 2. Megan Gillespie, DNP, RN,…

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