Alexandra Murphy

Boston Scientific issued a recall of its Carotid Wallstent Monorail Endoprosthesis due to a manufacturing defect that could cause resistance during device withdrawal.  Affected units were found to have an inner lumen smaller than specified, creating a risk of resistance when removing the stent delivery system, according to an Aug.…

Heading into 2026, pharmacy leaders expect to see operations transformed, including shifts in Medicare pricing reform, artificial intelligence and expanding clinical responsibilities.  Here are responses from five pharmacy leaders who were asked: How do you anticipate your pharmacy functions will evolve in the next year?  Note: Responses were lightly edited…

Brian Sims was appointed CEO of Lourdes Health in Pasco, Wash., effective Aug. 18. Mr. Sims most recently served as CEO of Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa. “A U.S. Air Force veteran and seasoned healthcare leader, Brian brings a wealth of experience and a vision for advancing healthcare…

A growing number of hospitals and health systems have expanded their C-suite ranks in the last few years to include leaders dedicated to advancing maternal and infant health, reflecting a new level of urgency as hospitals work to address longstanding disparities in outcomes and prepare for a projected rise in…

Becker’s has reported on 20 hospital and emergency department closures in 2025: Editor’s note: This article will be updated continuously. 1. Willows, Calif.-based Glenn Medical Center plans to close its emergency department, with the hospital closing shortly after, following CMS’ plan to revoke its critical access hospital designation, effective Oct.…

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:…

Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health is piloting a computer program developed with Northwestern University in Evanston that aims to detect acute respiratory distress syndrome, a common but hard-to-diagnose lung condition. The program, trained on clinical guidelines used by ICU physicians, scans patient records to identify signs of ARDS, a disorder that…

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…