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Thousands of U of California healthcare workers receive pay raise - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The University of California has implemented a pay increase of $25 an hour or a 5% increase — whichever is greater — for more than 37,000 university employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299. Union members received the raises July 1 after UC implemented select terms of its […]
7 hospitals change hands in 1 day - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Seven hospitals changed hands on July 1 through four completed M&A deals, including an Indiana system’s acquisition of four Michigan hospitals from Ascension: 1. Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network acquired Sellersville, Pa.-based Grand View Health. Grand View is St. Luke’s 16th campus. Grand View was established in 1913 as the first hospital in […]
The best and worst states for healthcare — and why it's complicated - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A new national analysis offers a nuanced view of how healthcare access, affordability, treatment quality and hospital use intersect across the United States. The “2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance” from Commonwealth Fund evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 50 indicators spanning healthcare access and affordability, prevention and treatment, avoidable […]
Teva recalls acid reflux drug after wrong pills found in bottles - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Teva pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its reflux medication after discovering that bottles contained tablets of a drug used to treat fluid retention. The recall affects lot No. 5420094 of 10 mg metoclopramide tablets in 100-count bottles after three sealed bottles were found to each contain a 20 mg torsemide […]
5 GLP-1 updates - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
As GLP-1 medications including Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Zepbound reshape diabetes and weight loss care, recent developments such as new partnerships, safety questions and challenges in patient persistence show the landscape is quickly changing. Here are five recent GLP-1 developments: As of July 1, Novo Nordisk is partnering with WeightWatchers alongside Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy to […]
ChristianaCare to invest nearly $1B in care expansion - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has shared plans to invest more than $865 million across the state over the next three years. The investments aim to create economic impact that results in new construction and employment. It comes after the health system invested more than $375 million in Delaware over a three-year period, according to a July […]
Indiana system renames hospital - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has renamed one of its hospitals. As of July 1, Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers, Ind., will be known as IU Health Fishers, according to a health system news release. The name change is part of a $300 million expansion project designed to enhance healthcare access and services in […]
How 7 health systems are leveraging AI - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Health systems across the U.S. are rapidly adopting AI to enhance patient care, streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens. From AI-powered documentation to using AI to to filter patient portal messages, health systems are finding innovative ways to integrate the technology into everyday workflows. Here’s a look at how seven health systems are leveraging AI […]
'We've heard similar commitments before': CEOs demand action, not promises on prior auth - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Health insurers covering more than 250 million Americans have unveiled a sweeping plan to streamline and reduce prior authorization requirements — a long-standing source of frustration and burnout for providers and patients. The voluntary reforms, hailed as a modernization effort by payers, aim to accelerate approvals, simplify processes and reduce administrative burdens across commercial, Medicare […]
Judge halts HHS' 'unlawful' downsizing efforts - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A preliminary injunction was granted July 1 by a federal judge that halts the Trump administration’s plan to downsize and reorganize HHS. In late March, HHS shared plans to lay off 10,000 full-time employees to save $1.8 billion annually for taxpayers in a “dramatic restructuring.” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged in late April […]
Providence hospice workers to hold 1st strike - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Providence workers are set to begin a two-day strike July 2 at Hospice of Petaluma (Calif.) and Memorial Hospice in Santa Rosa, Calif. The action marks their first-ever strike and comes amid ongoing contract negotiations. The strike involves more than 100 nurses, social workers, home health aides, chaplains and other hospice workers, according to their […]
FTC green-lights UPS' medical device distributor acquisition - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The Federal Trade Commission has approved UPS’ $1.6 billion acquisition of Andlaur Healthcare Group, a Canadian provider of temperature-controlled logistics and distribution services for the healthcare sector. The green light allows UPS to proceed with the transaction first announced in April, as the company continues to deepen its push into healthcare logistics. Under the deal, […]
Physician unhappiness: How to treat an epidemic - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
American medicine is facing an epidemic of physician burnout that threatens the overall quality of healthcare. Unhappy clinicians are bad for patients and for business, leading to an estimated $5 billion in losses annually due to turnover, reduced clinical hours and inefficient care, according to an analysis by investigators at Mayo Clinic, Stanford University School […]
Moderna flu vaccine trial results clear path for combo shot - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Moderna’s experimental mRNA-based flu vaccine demonstrated a stronger immune response than a currently available standard flu shot in a late-stage phase 3 trial, clearing a path for regulatory approval and advancing the combo flu and COVID shot, CNBC reported June 30. The trial, which involved more than 40,000 adults 50 and older, showed that the […]
Feds unveil largest healthcare fraud takedown: $14.6B in alleged schemes, 324 charged - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The Justice Department, through its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown investigation, has charged 324 defendants in schemes involving more than $14.6 billion in intended losses to Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs. Five things to know: 1. The 2025 operation was the largest in the department’s history, more than double the previous record of […]
St. Luke's launches centralized pharmacy hub - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Kansas City, Mo.-based St. Luke’s Health System has launched outbound pharmacy delivery from its new Consolidated Service Center, centralizing medication distribution to 14 acute care and St. Luke’s Cancer Institute pharmacy locations as of June 19. The rollout marks the first phase of a broader shift toward a more integrated pharmacy operation, according to a […]
Mark Cuban: There's a better way to reduce the cost of Medicaid - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
As federal lawmakers continue to debate major reforms to Medicaid spending, entrepreneur Mark Cuban is proposing what he believes is “the best way to reduce the cost of Medicaid.” In a June 26 post on X, the billionaire and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs called for the naming and shaming of large employers whose full-time […]
Ascension Saint Thomas partners with Tennessee hospital to expand access - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ascension Saint Thomas and Unity Medical Center, a 49-bed independent hospital in Manchester, Tenn., have formed a partnership to expand access to care. The strategic alliance aims to improve outcomes and expand specialty services at Unity Medical Center, according to a June 19 joint news release shared with Becker’s. Support from Ascension Saint […]
BayCare Health taps 2 new vice presidents - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has appointed two new vice presidents, Patrick Brown, MD, as vice president and chief medical information officer and Philip Karp as vice president and CTO, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Dr. Brown previously served as vice president and CMIO at Centra Health in Lynchburg, Va. At BayCare […]
Pennsylvania health system to close hospital - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital in Kennedy Township, Pa., will officially close at 11:59 p.m. on June 30 due to declining patient volumes and diminishing reimbursements, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s. Beaver, Pa.-based Heritage Valley Health System acquired the hospital in 2019 and operates two other hospitals in Beaver and Sewickley, Pa. The […]
3 recent medical device recalls - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Medical device recalls are essential to patient safety, addressing critical issues in devices that may pose health risks. Here are some of the most recent recalls reported to the FDA: Zoll recalls Autopulse NXT resuscitation system for risk of inadequate CPR Zoll Circulation is recalling its AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System due to a failure code […]
Clinical pharmacy services grow, but hospitals struggle to fill key roles: ASHP - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
U.S. hospitals are increasingly integrating pharmacists into clinical care, but many are struggling to fill roles and maintain staff, according to the 2024 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists National Survey of Pharmacy Practice in Hospital Settings. More than 75% of hospitals now assign pharmacists to provide direct care to most inpatients, with the highest clinical […]
UofL Health names interim CEO - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Jason Smith, MD, PhD, chief medical officer of Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health, has been named interim CEO. Dr. Smith has served as chief medical officer since the health system’s inception in 2019, according to a June 27 news release. He replaces Tom Miller, who abruptly stepped down June 25. Dr. Smith has been a faculty […]
Next Level Urgent retools RCM with tech — 3 takeaways - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
From front-desk check-ins to back-end billing, reliance on manual processes create slow, error-prone workflows that frustrate patients and staff alike. Integrating digital tools that automate administrative workflows can lead to faster payments, cleaner claims, improved patient experiences and leaner staffing models. Next Level Urgent Care, a Houston-based healthcare provider with clinics across Texas, transformed its […]
Wisconsin high court backs UW Health in union dispute - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on June 27 that Madison, Wis.-based UW Health is not legally required to engage in collective bargaining with its nurses, upholding November 2022 decisions from the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission. In a June 27 statement shared with Becker’s, a spokesperson for UW Health said the system “appreciates the court’s deliberate, […]
Vendor breach affects sleep study patients at Northern Light facilities - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Bangor, Maine-based Northern Light Health is notifying patients that a third-party vendor experienced a data breach that may have exposed protected health information related to sleep study services. Compumedics, a provider of diagnostic and research technologies for sleep disorders, informed Northern Light Health that an unauthorized party gained access to its systems and may have […]
Fitch upgrades Prisma Health's credit rating - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health’s credit rating was upgraded to “A” from “A-” by Fitch. The upgrade is supported by Prisma’s two-year operating performance improvement and its sound balance sheet, Fitch said in a June 27 report. The system is the largest provider of services to Medicaid-eligible patients in South Carolina and has benefited from the […]
Hospital supply chain pressures linger: 48 statistics - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Hospital and health system leaders are continuing to navigate persistent upward pressure on supply and pharmaceutical expenses, with cost acceleration varying by region, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report” based on data collected in April 2025 and released in early June. The data is sampled from Strata Decision Technology’s survey of more than […]
Novo Nordisk enters partnership to expand Wegovy access - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Novo Nordisk is expanding access to its drug Wegovy through a new partnership with WeightWatchers, days after cutting ties with telehealth firm Hims & Hers. Starting July 1, WeightWatchers will collaborate with CenterWell Pharmacy to fulfill and deliver prescriptions for Wegovy, with an aim to simplify access to the medication, according to a June 26 […]
9 hospital projects worth $1B+ in 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
So far in 2025, Becker’s has reported on nine health systems that unveiled or advanced hospital projects worth $1 billion or more. Three of the projects involve new hospital campuses in California. This page was published March 21 and updated June 27. May 14-June 24 1. Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System filed a certificate-of-need application […]
11 Epic updates in 30 days - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
From expanding connections to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement to new health system EHR go-lives, here are 11 updates on Epic’s operations, software products, and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in June:
Deborah Heart and Lung Center names new CIO - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Ralph Porpora has been named vice president of information services and CIO of Browns Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Mr. Porpora most recently served as hospital systems director of Sellersville, Pa.-based Grand View Health, where he led IT, innovation and data analytics efforts. He has also worked for Flemington, N.J.-based Hunterdon Health, where […]
Why University Hospitals built an Epic application to detect arthritis - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has built capabilities into Epic to detect an underdiagnosed form of arthritis. The 20-plus hospital system’s IT team developed an EHR application to identify patients at risk for axial spondyloarthritis, or axSpA, a type of arthritis caused by chronic inflammation where the spine and pelvis connect. “Everybody’s very excited,” Marina Magrey, MD, […]
'We have turned the corner': Tufts CFO shares 5 actions that improved finances - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Burlington, Mass.-based Tufts Medicine says it is on the rebound after facing significant financial challenges over the past few years. “When I started, we were on a $300 million loss run rate,” Andrew DeVoe, executive vice president and CFO of Tufts Medicine, said during a Becker’s CFO+Revenue Cycle Podcast episode. “The good news is, in […]
Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules: Parliamentarian - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Republicans’ plans to fast-track the budget bill hit a speedbump when the Senate parliamentarian determined that changes to how states can tax Medicaid providers do not comply with rules to pass the legislation with a simple majority, The Wall Street Journal reported June 26. The nonpartisan parliamentarian’s ruling means that Republicans will likely have to […]
FDA blocks entry of Olympus devices over safety concerns - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The FDA has barred the import of multiple medical devices manufactured by Olympus Medical Systems and its subsidiaries in Japan, citing ongoing violations of federal quality system regulations. Despite efforts to correct compliance issues, the agency said it remains concerned over deficiencies at the company’s Aizu manufacturing site, according to a June 24 FDA news […]
CMS warns Medicare providers of fraud scheme - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is warning healthcare providers and suppliers about a new fraud scheme involving fake faxed requests for medical records. According to a June 26 alert posted on CMS’ website, scammers are impersonating CMS and sending phishing faxes that falsely claim to be part of a Medicare audit. The faxes […]
J&J MedTech launches AI fund for surgical technology - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has established the Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery, an initiative focused on developing artificial intelligence tools to improve surgical care. The fund will support projects in AI model development, data management and governance, according to a June 25 news release from the company. The effort includes participation from Nvidia and Amazon […]
The 195K-patient engine driving Arkansas Children's $371M expansion - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
For Arkansas Children’s, the impetus for growth is about more than physical expansion — it’s about reaching children who need healthcare in a rural and sparsely populated state. The two-hospital, Little Rock-based system is expanding access through $371 million in construction projects — from expanding outpatient surgery, sports medicine and a pediatric clinical research unit […]
UMass Chan Medical School taps new HR leader - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Patrick Gallagher has been named deputy executive vice chancellor of people strategy at Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School, effective June 30. Prior to his new role, Mr. Gallagher served as vice president of administrative services and chief administrative officer for New York City-based Yeshiva University, according to a June 24 news release. He also […]