Inova builds out cardiology leadership with $75M gift

Fairfax, Va.-based Inova Health System has established five chair positions within the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular program. Funding for the positions was made possible by a $75 million gift from Dwight and Martha Schar, according to an Aug. 27 news release from Inova. The five chair appointments are as…

12 recent hospital, health system COO moves

Becker’s has reported on the following hospital and health system COO moves since March 11, including individuals who joined new organizations and those promoted to new roles. Note: This page was created March 25 and updated Aug. 28. Aug. 13-28 1. Tyler Hillis was named COO of Foley, Ala.-based Baldwin…

Mercy hospital COO heads to Community Health Systems

Tyler Hillis has been named COO of Foley, Ala.-based Baldwin Health, part of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems. Mr. Hillis brings more than 12 years of leadership experience with Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy, where he most recently served as COO of Mercy Hospital Ardmore in Oklahoma, according to an Aug. 1…

Health system monthly IT spend up 8% on average

Health systems have been increasing IT spend over the last few years to unify EHRs, add artificial intelligence functionality and improve infrastructure and data management in preparation for future growth. Much of the spending is tied to outsourced contracts with vendor partners. Kaufman Hall examined the average monthly spending change…

Columbia pushes for a nurse specialty to be recognized

Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health is calling for public health nurses to receive formal recognition as a distinct occupation from registered nurses. Published in Nursing Outlook, the study compared PHNs with other nurses by analyzing data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses from the Census Bureau…

Walgreens names pharma vet CEO as it goes private

Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreen has appointed Mike Motz as CEO, effective Aug. 28, as the company transitions into a private standalone organization. Mr. Motz previously served as CEO of Staples US Retail and was president of Shoppers Drug Mart, the largest pharmacy chain in Canada. He replaces Tim Wentworth, who will…

5 recent hospital, health system CEO exits

The following hospital and health system CEO departures, including retirements and leadership transitions, have been recently reported by Becker’s. Note: This page was created March 20 and updated Aug. 28. Aug. 14-25 1. Brian Sims exited his role as CEO of Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa, and was…

Epic, AI, and the new era of health IT: What leaders must know

After more than 30 years as a licensed pharmacist and health IT strategist, I’ve helped numerous hospitals and health systems successfully implement and optimize leading EHR platforms at all stages of digital transformation. As I settle into my new role as an Epic advisory leader at Nordic, I’m reflecting on…

Partnering for Progress: Patient-First Healthcare Technology in the Fast-Growing U.S. Market

The U.S. healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment. Rapid digitalization is transforming care delivery, improving operational efficiency, and helping providers meet rising patient expectations. Technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing are no longer optional—they’re essential for survival and growth in a competitive landscape. Technology Driving Healthcare Transformation Modern…

Seizure relief often takes over 1 year and multiple medications: Study

A study found that most individuals diagnosed with focal epilepsy take over a year and more than one medication to be free of seizures. The study, led by researchers from the U.S. and Australia and published in JAMA Neurology, followed 448 patients ages 12-60 across 34 epilepsy centers in the…

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