Providence restructures its executive team — again
The Washington-based health system is launching an Office of Transformation to oversee the deployment of technology, including artificial intelligence, across the organization.
Trump pick for VA secretary promises to prioritize Oracle EHR deployment
Doug Collins expressed interest in restarting EHR deployments sooner than planned. One lawmaker called the years-long project a “bipartisan, multi-administration disaster.”
UnitedHealth names Tim Noel to replace slain insurance CEO
UnitedHealthcare has a new chief executive seven weeks after former CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City.
Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health to lay off 271 workers
The layoffs come five months after the hospital operators merged, creating a 32-hospital system.
Elevance’s fourth-quarter profit slashed in half amid higher Medicaid costs
Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux didn’t address the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO directly on Thursday, but spent more time than usual arguing the insurer is working to improve healthcare.
More than 20% of healthcare organizations changed senior leadership after cyberattack: survey
Cyberattacks in healthcare more frequently result in financial damage and lawsuits compared with other industries, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Netwrix.
Senate sets date to vet RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS
The Senate Finance Committee will meet on Jan. 29 to discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr., whose stances on vaccines and abortion have raised questions from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Hospitals no longer protected from immigration raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at hospitals. Some advocates say the new policy could deter immigrants from seeking medical care.
Americans mixed on potential Trump healthcare priorities: KFF poll
About half of respondents said the nation should spend more on Medicaid and Medicare — a potential challenge for the Trump administration looking to cut costs.
Providers to target efficiency, supply chain resilience in 2025
Health systems will seek to expand their supply chains and partnerships in 2025, while trimming excessive AI programs and nonclinical staff.