Here are the hospital and health system CFO moves that Becker’s has reported on in 2026: Jan. 12-16 1. Nikki McLain was named CFO of Piedmont Augusta’s (Ga.) clinical hub. 2. Kristopher Russell has been named CFO of Idaho Falls-based Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. 3. Justin Inglett was appointed CFO of...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Madeline Ashley
Jennifer Nickoles is preparing for a new role — and a milestone. In March, she will become the first female CEO and third overall CEO in Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health’s 27-year history. Ms. Nickoles, who currently serves as president of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, also in Baltimore, will succeed Neil...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Kelly Gooch
Changing diet while undergoing cancer treatment is incredibly challenging. That’s why Jefferson Health, based in Philadelphia, is testing whether large language models such as ChatGPT can help cancer patients receive more tailored nutrition guidance. “It’s difficult to advise patients on what to eat. While we provide support from oncology dietitians,...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Naomi Diaz
A U.S. Senate Committee has unanimously passed a bill that aims to bolster rural hospitals’ cybersecurity workforce. The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which is supported by the American Hospital Association, would require HHS to develop a comprehensive rural healthcare cybersecurity workforce strategy through public-private partnerships and training resources and...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Giles Bruce
Albany, Ga.-based Phoebe Putney Health System is acquiring the Sowega Council on Aging’s administrative and service facility to support its expansion of graduate medical education. The building, located two blocks from Phoebe Putney Health System’s main campus, will provide classroom and administrative office space for the health system as it...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Kristin Kuchno
Time to look at what has been published in this month's Bubble Wrap Plus with Anke Raaijmakers and Prof .Jaan Toelen The post Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-01-12
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is on the rise. Over the past two decades, its incidence has approximately doubled in the UK, mirroring similar trends across Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. Current estimates suggest around 12 in every 100,000 children under 18 are diagnosed each year – so...
Published on: 2026-01-12
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Vikram Baicher
Learn how emergency physicians can protect their portfolios from market volatility with smart asset allocation and risk management strategies to weather downturns. The post Preparing For and Surviving the Next Bear Market appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-10
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ACEP Now
By James A. Dahle, MD, FACEP
Explore how immigration enforcement impacts patient trust and emergency department utilization. Learn strategies for physicians to protect vulnerable populations. The post The Chilling Effect of ICE Raids on Emergency Medicine appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-10
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ACEP Now
By Chinwe Anyanwu, DO, MPH
Stop routine incision and drainage. Explore evidence-based medical management strategies for peritonsillar abscess that prioritize patient comfort and outcomes. The post Peritonsillar Abscess Management Tip: Put Your Scalpel Down appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-10
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ACEP Now
By Lauren Westafer, DO, MPH, MS, FACEP
Emergency physicians share insights on practicing in resource-limited tribal health settings and the importance of cultural humility in rural EM care. The post Lessons Learned at Cheyenne River Health Center appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-09
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ACEP Now
By Vanya Zvonar, MD
Learn how period poverty impacts ED patients and explore actionable ways for physicians to improve health equity by providing essential menstrual products. The post Addressing Period Poverty to Promote Health Equity appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-09
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ACEP Now
By Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE
*Cerumen, if we’re being formal. Let’s talk about something sticky. The unsung hero of the external auditory canal. The reason your otoscope view is frustratingly blocked just when the tympanic membrane matters most. Yes, we’re talking about earwax. Whether it’s glinting at you from a child’s canal, the cause of...
Published on: 2026-01-05
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Andrew Tagg
“When two tribes go to war, a point is all that you can score”- Peter Gill, Holly Johnson and Mark O’Toole Growing up, I remember hearing my dad singing this Frankie Goes to Hollywood classic on loop around the house. He used it to tell me about his own childhood...
