Private equity is making deeper, more deliberate bets across healthcare — from post-acute care and pharmacy to revenue cycle and supply chain infrastructure — as a new wave of companies move off public markets and into private ownership. Here are six recent deals that highlight private equity’s expanding role across...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Alan Condon
Beth Israel Lahey Health President and CEO Kevin Tabb, MD, plans to step down in one year after more than 14 years leading the system and its predecessor organizations, according to a March 4 news release. Dr. Tabb has led BILH since its formation in 2019 through the merger of...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Kelly Gooch
Ten U.S. hospitals and health systems were among 78 organizations worldwide recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, announced March 4. Gallup has recognized organizations with the award for two decades. Eligible organizations apply and are evaluated by a review panel using qualitative and quantitative workplace data focused on...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Kristin Kuchno
Ashley Carlucci, DNP, RN, will join Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network as chief nurse executive, effective April 13. She currently serves as market chief nursing officer for Cleveland-based University Hospitals, where she leads nursing strategy and operations across seven regional hospitals. Dr. Carlucci has held that role for nearly six years,...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Erica Cerutti
The Alameda County (Calif.) Board of Supervisors has taken action to delay March 9 layoffs at Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda Health System, which, according to the system, were related to federal funding cuts in H.R. 1. AHS initially shared plans to lay off 296 employees, but reduced the number to 187...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Madeline Scheetz
It’s a busy afternoon in the emergency department when a 3-month-old boy is brought in by his parents.He’s had three days of fever, cough, and coryzal symptoms. He’s feeding well, alert, and smiling at you — but something doesn’t look right. His lips are tinged blue. You pop on the...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Ethan Kelsall
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 – March 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-03-03
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
Learn how to master shared-visit billing under new CPT and CMS guidelines for physician-led teams using medical decision making or time-based criteria. The post Coding Wizard: The Emergency Department Shared Visit appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-26
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ACEP Now
By Jason Adler, MD, on behalf of the ACEP Reimbursement Committee
When Houston opened a dozen warming centers during back-to-back freezes in January 2026, the city’s new health... The post Creative Careers: Theresa Tran Carapucci, MD, MBA, FACEP appeared first on ACEP Now....
Master the anatomy and management of tracheostomy emergencies, from early dislodgement and cannula obstruction to rare tracheoesophageal fistulas. The post Tracheostomy Complications and the Emergency Setting appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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ACEP Now
By Nicole Weis, MD, and Jonathan Glauser, MD, MBA, FACEP
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now. The post Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms appeared first on ACEP Now....
Children with differences in sex development (DSD) may present at various stages of life, but most commonly during the neonatal period or at puberty. In newborns, the most frequent physical sign is atypical genitalia. If you work in a neonatal unit, you’re likely to encounter this presentation. Atypical genitalia may...
