Category: Press Release

Clinicians should take on a more proactive role during post-acute care transitions, according to a review published Jan. 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.  Researchers from University of California at San Francisco and Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania analyzed the post-acute care landscape for the review and highlighted potential opportunities for clinician involvement.  “Clinicians should proactively recognize […]

The American Hospital Association is advocating for value-based care as the House of Representatives seeks input on modernizing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, a Jan. 16 letter said. The organization stressed the importance of alternative payment models, but it said member hospitals sometimes struggled to implement Center for Medicare & Medicaid […]

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognized 580 units from more than 300 hospitals with the Beacon Award for Excellence in 2025. The Beacon Award honors hospital units that demonstrate excellence in patient care, outcomes and professional practice. Applicants are evaluated across three modules — patient outcomes, work environment and nursing workforce — and must […]

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, Calif., plans to eliminate 265 positions amid significant state and federal funding cuts. The reductions, announced Jan. 7, are part of a broader strategy to preserve access to care, maintain long-term sustainability and address financial headwinds, according to a statement shared with Becker’s. The 427-bed nonprofit community medical […]

Boston tops WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the best cities for science, technology, engineering and math jobs. The personal finance website compared 100 of the most populated U.S. metropolitan statistical areas across three dimensions: professional opportunities, STEM-friendliness and quality of life. WalletHub evaluated those dimensions using 21 metrics, ranging from job openings for STEM graduates per […]

Armed with a new $100 million donation, UT Health Austin (Texas) leaders told Becker’s they are well on their way to creating an “AI-native” health system. Nvidia investor and board member Tench Coxe and his wife, Simone, gave the unrestricted gift Jan. 12, helping to boost the upcoming academic medical center’s goal of becoming an […]

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has surpassed 1 million registered users on its MyWellSpan patient portal. The online platform allows patients to schedule appointments — including virtual urgent care visits — complete electronic check-ins, manage billing, communicate with providers and receive text alerts, according to a Jan. 20 news release from the health system. Launched in […]

Warren Moore was appointed president and COO of Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health. Mr. Moore is expanding his role after serving as executive vice president and COO since 2021. In his new position, he will oversee operations across Inspira’s hospitals, health centers and outpatient locations, while continuing to focus on strategic partnerships, according to a […]