Fitch downgraded Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Regional West Health Services’ credit rating by three notches to “B-” from “BB-.” The downgrade reflects the hospital’s “sizable” fiscal 2024 operating losses, ...

The Health Resources and Services Administration has opened applications for a voluntary pilot program aimed at evaluating the 340B rebate model. The 340B Program traditionally has offered up-front ...

An ECRI, a healthcare sector research firm focused on device safety testing, report found that some devices labelled as “single use” may be safely reused. The ECRI-Penn Evidence-based Practice Center, ...

General Hospital has partnered with celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian to redo its menu and food delivery model. Chef Zakarian, an Iron Chef winner, developed seasonal menus for the hospital with “food ...

Healthcare gained 55,400 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is above the average monthly increase of 42,000 jobs over the previous 12 months, and it marks a 41% increase ...

Spine surgeon Isador Lieberman, MD, said he’s wary of two trends making headways in the industry. Dr. Lieberman, of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, shared his experiences on the Becker’s Spine and ...

Hospital added the Velys spine navigation platform. The navigation platform supports surgeons in a range of back and neck procedures, according to a July 22 news release. “I have done more than 500 ...

Indianapolis-based Ascension St. Vincent cut the ribbon on the Lucas Family Brain and Spine Hospital. The hospital will be a regional hub for brain and spine care and has 38 specialized ICU rooms, ...

Innovation isn’t just about the next big tech breakthrough; it’s about building the strength to support it. As initiatives like AI move from experimental to essential across healthcare, leaders should ...

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.

Dozens of countries could face higher tariff rates on imports to the U.S. if trade deals are not reached before an Aug. 1 deadline. In April, President Donald Trump shared plans to impose reciprocal ...

Through a new “Diamond Leadership” model, Houston Methodist aims to standardize its executive structure and create a single definition of quality across the organization. The crown of the “diamond” is ...