Amazon is overhauling its health division, Amazon Health Services, in a move aimed at simplifying its structure, CNBC reported June 13. Here are six things to know: In a statement to CNBC, Amazon said it is dividing Amazon Health Services into six new business units. These six groups — referred to by the company as […]

Some of the most difficult moments CEOs have faced in their careers have left them with leadership lessons — including the importance of teamwork and resilience. Becker’s recently connected with three health system CEOs, who shared what they learned from a challenging time — and what proved to be most important. 1. Collaboration and community. […]

As more complex, higher-acuity surgeries continue to shift from inpatient hospitals to lower-cost outpatient settings, a growing number of health systems are doubling down on ambulatory surgery centers, through strategic joint ventures, acquisitions and partnerships. Driven by payer pressure, patient preference, and physician alignment, ASCs are emerging as a central pillar in health systems’ long-term […]

Health First, based in Rockledge, Fla., invested more than $100 million to implement a new Epic EHR system. The move unified clinical workflows and reduced the system’s reliance on third-party vendors. The June 1 go-live consolidated multiple EHR systems into one and led to the termination of 67 vendor contracts, CIO Michael Carr told Becker’s. […]

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Chris Akeroyd as its new CIO. In this role, Mr. Akeroyd will oversee the strategic direction, planning and operational management of the health system’s information systems and IT functions. He previously served as executive vice president and CIO at Children’s Health in Dallas.

Several health systems were honored at the recent 42nd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards. The winners, revealed in May by Health Care Marketing Report, were chosen by a panel of judges based on such factors as creativity, quality, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, and graphic design. Here are the health system Best in Show winners (along with […]

Mergers, affiliations and long-standing clinical partnerships have become increasingly fragile amid evolving financial pressures, shifting strategic priorities and growing regulatory scrutiny. Over the past four years, several high-profile hospital deals have been terminated — some before agreements were finalized, others after decades of collaboration. Here are six hospital partnerships and proposed deals that were called […]

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight new members to the CDC panel that oversees vaccine recommendations June 11. The appointments come two days after HHS terminated all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. Mr. Kennedy said the panel’s restructuring will restore public trust in vaccine science and ensure members are […]

Becker’s has recently reported on the following hospital and health system CEO moves, including appointments and exits. Note: This page was created March 19 and updated June 11. June 4-11 1. Megan Ryan, president and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y., was placed on administrative leave. 2. Richard Becker, MD, was […]

UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland (Calif.) and its satellite clinics are bracing for an open-ended strike set to begin June 18. Representing more than 1,300 employees, the National Union of Healthcare Workers recently approved the action in a bid to halt the University of California’s planned integration of the hospital with San Francisco-based UCSF Health, according […]