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Trump extends China tariff deadline by 90 days - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
President Donald Trump delayed the return of steep tariffs on Chinese goods, signing an executive order that pushes the deadline back by 90 days, CNBC reported Aug. 11. The tariffs were set to revert to peak levels from April with U.S. duties on Chinese imports at 145% and a 125% tariff on U.S. goods. However, […]
Semaglutide improves clinical markers but raises overall spending: Study - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A study has found that prescribing semaglutide in everyday clinical settings led to modest but meaningful improvements in cardiovascular risk alongside a rise in non-drug healthcare costs. The study, published Aug. 8 in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from more than 23,500 adults across Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System and Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare. […]
IU Health CFO talks growth amid volume declines - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Indianapolis-based IU Health is addressing a shifting patient volume while also advancing multiple projects to improve efficiency and expand access at the system. In the second quarter of 2025, IU Health saw an operating income of $132.7 million (5.4% margin) with revenues of $2.5 billion. For the six months ending June 30, IU Health’s operating […]
The themes steering health system CEOs' strategies in 2026 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Health system CEOs who remain focused on access to care and thoughtfully incorporating AI into their organizations expect those core issues to continue dominating strategic discussions in 2026. But those priorities will exist in the context of HR 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, adding complexity for leaders navigating stability and balance. In conversations […]
Cleveland Clinic adds 1st European partner to care network - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A hospital in Croatia is the first European member of Cleveland Clinic Connected, a program that offers organizations access to Cleveland Clinic branding, consultative services and education opportunities. The hospital, Radiochirurgia Zagreb, is a specialty hospital for early cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to an Aug. 11 news release. Since its founding in 2016, Radiochirurgia […]
Lawmakers question adding prior authorization for traditional Medicare services - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A group of House Democrats is seeking answers from CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, regarding a new initiative that will add prior authorization for some traditional fee-for-service Medicare services. The 17 House Democrats said in their Aug. 7 letter that the use of prior authorization “shows us that, in practice, [this proposal] will likely limit […]
Bon Secours Mercy Health names new cybersecurity chief - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Tracy Griffin has been named chief information security officer at Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health. In this role, Ms. Griffin will oversee the health system’s vision and strategy to ensure its information assets and technologies are well protected, according to an Aug. 11 LinkedIn post by Bon Secours Mercy Health. She has served in the […]
FDA declares end to national IV fluid injection shortage - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The FDA confirmed the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection, or IV saline, has officially ended. The IV saline shortage, which has affected hospitals and clinics across the country, is no longer listed in the FDA’s Drug Shortage Database, according to an Aug. 8 statement from agency Commissioner Marty Makary, MD. The FDA credited […]
California system among top enrollment sites for heart valve trial - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Los Robles Health System, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, was among the top 10 sites for patient enrollment in a clinical trial aimed at assessing the safety and effectiveness of Abbott’s TriClip Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair system. Results from the TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial, in which surgeons performed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for […]
Texas hospital 1st in US to use novel vascular stent - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A surgeon from the Heart Hospital of Austin (Texas) at St. David’s Round Rock became the first in the U.S. to use a carotid artery stent outside of clinical trials. The device was used in July by the heart hospital’s chief of surgery, Bradley Boon, MD, according to an Aug. 11 news release from St. […]
Broward Health Medical Center taps associate CFO - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health Medical Center has named Brian DeBooth associate CFO, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. Mr. DeBooth joins Broward from Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System, where he spent nearly 13 years, according to his LinkedIn profile. He most recently served as director of finance for Memorial Regional Hospital. His […]
132 patient safety experts to know | 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The following patient safety experts are unwavering champions for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. Representing various roles across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies, they all share a common goal of keeping patients safe and satisfied. Safety is the driving mission for these leaders, guiding them to constantly pioneer new approaches, refine […]
158 hospitals honored for cardiac care quality - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The American Heart Association has recognized 158 hospitals with a newly established “Commitment to Quality” award. The award honors hospitals that achieved silver level or higher in at least three of the AHA’s Get with the Guidelines programs for 2025, according to a July 29 news release from the association. Get with the Guidelines programs […]
GSK to receive $370M from patent settlement - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
GSK said it will receive $370 million as part of the U.S. patent settlement involving CureVac and BioNTech over mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 8. Under the deal, GSK will receive a $320 million cash payment. The drugmaker also will collect a 1% royalty on any future U.S. sales of influenza, […]
FDA lifts pause on Chikungunya vaccine use in adults 60 and older - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The FDA has lifted its previously recommended pause on the use of the Chikungunya virus vaccine in individuals 60 and older, following a benefit-risk assessment. The agency also approved updated labeling for the vaccine, which includes expanded warnings about adverse reactions reported during postmarketing use. The pause, recommended May 9, was prompted by reports of […]
'The old playbook won't carry us forward': Health systems reboot workforce models - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
In an era where legacy structures can no longer keep pace with rising costs, workforce disruption, and rapidly evolving technologies, healthcare leaders are reimagining the very core of how their systems operate. Trampas Hutches, regional president of MaineHealth’s mountain region, is doubling down on redesigning the workplace. His teams are going beyond improving workflows to […]
OU Health debuts hybrid nursing model - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Oklahoma City-based OU Health has launched a hybrid nursing model that pairs bedside nurses with virtual nursing support to improve care coordination and address workforce strain. Developed with Nexus Bedside, the model assigns in-person nurses to direct patient care while virtual nurses manage patient education, medication reviews and care coordination, according to an Aug. 6 […]
Not 'built in a vacuum': How Mount Sinai became the 1st to roll out a new Epic tool - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Miami-based Mount Sinai Medical Center is among the first health systems to deploy a new AI-powered tool from Epic as the organization looks to better serve its Spanish-speaking patient population. The tool is a Spanish-language version of Epic’s Augmented Response Technology (ART), which uses generative AI to analyze messages sent through MyChart and draft suggested […]
Epic to add identity verification integration - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Epic is developing an identity verification option for EpicCare Link designed to reduce manual onboarding and improve security for community-based providers. The feature, now under construction in Epic’s Identity Verification Toolbox and being developed with security firm Clear, will allow affiliated providers and staff to complete account creation and recovery through a secure, self-service verification […]
FTC sues to block Edward LifeSciences' devicemaker acquisition - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to prevent Edward LifeSciences from acquiring JenaValve Technology, arguing the deal would stifle innovation in treatments for aortic regurgitation, a serious heart condition in which blood leaks in the heart chamber, Bloomberg reported Aug. 6. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges […]
Tower Health's Pottstown Hospital nurses OK 3-year contract - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals at Tower Health’s Pottstown Hospital have ratified a new three-year labor contract, according to union and hospital statements shared with Becker’s. The agreement, approved Aug. 6, covers nearly 300 nurses at the hospital. According to a union spokesperson, it includes: “We worked hard for […]
The strategy behind a Louisiana system's 4% raise - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System realized it wanted to recognize employees following recent successes in quality, patient satisfaction and team member engagement. To that end, the organization implemented a 4% increase to the base pay rate for more than 15,000 team members. “It was the perfect opportunity for us to […]
Pending Medicare funding loss puts Chicago hospital in limbo - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Chicago-based Weiss Memorial Hospital faces uncertainty after CMS in late July shared plans to terminate its Medicare program participation. “[The Illinois Department of Public Health] continues to monitor developments around the status of Weiss Memorial Hospital,” a spokesperson for the department said in an Aug. 7 statement shared with Becker’s. “There are currently no patients […]
OpenAI releases new model with health focus - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
On Aug. 7, OpenAI released GPT-5 — its latest AI model — which the company says includes significant improvements in addressing health-related questions. The model performs considerably better than previous versions on HealthBench, a benchmark that uses real-world scenarios and physician-defined criteria, according to OpenAI. GPT-5 is designed to serve as a thought partner, helping […]
Boston Scientific flags heart device issues tied to 17 deaths - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The FDA has issued an alert about a potentially high-risk issue involving models of Boston Scientific’s Watchman Access Systems, which are used to provide vascular and transseptal access during implantation of left atrial appendage closure devices. The alert comes after Boston Scientific sent a letter July 30 to affected customers, recommending updates to instructions for […]
Ballad hospital CEO heads to UAB Medicine - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Kenny Shafer has been named CEO of UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham (Ala.), effective Sept. 2. Mr. Shafer brings more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience, according to an Aug. 7 news release from Birmingham-based UAB Medicine. Since 2021, he has served as CEO of Johnson City (Tenn.) Medical Center, the 501-bed flagship facility of […]
Lumexa Imaging taps chief medical officer - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Lumexa Imaging — formerly known as U.S. Radiology Specialists — has tapped Russell Stewart, MD, as chief medical officer. Dr. Stewart is a musculoskeletal radiologist and previously served as chief clinical officer for clinical analytics firm Covera Health, according to an Aug. 4 news release from Lumexa. He continues to provide diagnostic interpretation at Stanford […]
Children's Hospital Los Angeles' unique model to unite NICU leaders and elevate care - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kathy Van Allen, MSN, RN, administrative director of the Fetal and Neonatal Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, recognized a growing need for stronger support systems for NICU nurse leaders navigating extraordinary pressures. The NICU is an intense care environment, with leaders facing unique challenges related to high-acuity care, staffing, regulatory […]
OB-GYN group walks away from federal funding - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The American College of Obstetricians has stopped accepting federal government funding, which supports its programs and contracts, the medical society confirmed to Becker’s on Aug. 1. “Recent changes in federal funding laws and regulations significantly impact ACOG’s program goals, policy positions and ability to provide timely and evidence-based guidance and recommendations for care,” the ACOG […]
Trump presses drugmakers to lower US prices - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
On July 31, the Trump administration told 17 major drugmakers to align U.S. medication prices with the lowest prices sold in other countries, or the most-favored-nation price. The White House instructed drug manufacturers to provide their lowest drug prices to Medicaid patients, and to not offer other developed nations better prices than those in the […]
Rethinking Specialist Coverage: Why Virtual and Fractional Models Are the Smarter Long-Term Bet - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Staffing specialty coverage used to be a matter of hiring the right physician. But today, budget constraints and specialist shortages have made recruiting the “right” provider anything but straightforward. For many hospitals, locums have become the default answer to coverage gaps. And in the right scenarios—like procedural support or temporary absences—locums are indispensable. But what […]
Will AI replace healthcare jobs? - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Leaders from companies such as Amazon, Ford and JPMorgan Chase have predicted that AI will replace a slew of jobs in the future. But will that hold true in healthcare as well? Health system leaders told Becker’s that AI has the potential to supplant administrative roles but will only enhance the work that clinicians do. […]
12 health systems closing hospitals - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A growing number of health systems across the U.S. are making the difficult decision to close hospitals, driven by unsustainable financial pressures, declining patient volumes and widespread reimbursement challenges. Below are 12 health systems that have closed or announced plans to close hospitals this year, with some pivoting to outpatient care, others consolidating services and […]
80 health IT & revenue cycle up-and-comers | 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Up-and-comers in health IT and revenue cycle management are stepping into key leadership roles, driving innovation in organizational strategy, financial performance and care delivery. These forward-thinking leaders bring fresh ideas that are making a powerful impact across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies. With a strong understanding of today’s healthcare landscape, they are helping to […]
Washington hospital CEO steps down - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Darryl Wolfe has stepped down as CEO of Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, Wash. Mr. Wolfe, who has been with the hospital for 19 years, cited personal reasons for his resignation, according to a July 31 news release from Olympic Medical Center. He has served as CEO since 2020 and previously held roles including […]
Hudson Regional CFO targets efficiency, growth in new role - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
In mid-July, Shamiq Syed was appointed CFO of Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Hospital, which is part of Secaucus-based Hudson Regional Health. Hudson Regional is a four-hospital system that was formed in late May as the last part of Bayonne, N.J.-based CarePoint Health System’s bankruptcy exit. Before joining Hudson Regional, Mr. Syed served as CFO of […]
What concerns ChristianaCare's CEO about the new budget law - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Amid uncertainty around federal Medicaid cuts following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare is doubling down on its mission to provide accessible and affordable healthcare. In early July, the health system shared plans to invest more than $865 million across Delaware over the next three years to help create […]
CMS finalizes 2.6% pay bump for hospitals in 2026: 8 things to know - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
CMS published its fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System final rule on July 31. Here are eight things to know: 1. CMS finalizes 2.6% Medicare payment increase for acute care hospitals. In 2026, CMS will increase Medicare inpatient hospital payments by 2.6% — a slight increase from […]