Susanna Vogel

Strong patient demand helped lift Mayo Clinic’s operating income by more than 250% year over year.

Dr. Cristy Page will also serve as dean of the UNC School of Medicine and vice chancellor for medical affairs at UNC-Chapel Hill. 

Independence Health has been struggling financially. WVU Health promises to invest $800 million over five years into upgrading Independence's facilities.

Executives blamed Medicaid cuts, commercial insurance denial rates and declining volumes for the staff reduction.

The academic medical system cited strong patient volumes and new Medicare Advantage agreements as driving increased revenue.

The health system blamed its performance for the quarter ended Sept. 30 on continued payer denials and cost challenges.

The projects, which include technology upgrades and expanded capacity initiatives, are designed to meet growing demand for services in the region.

Krista Nelson replaces Dr. Patrick Conway, who was appointed as CEO of UnitedHealth’s healthcare delivery unit in June. Conway will stay on as CEO of UnitedHealth’s broader health services division.

C-suite executives surveyed said they think new technology leadership roles will become more important in the next three years, according to a report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Prospect Medical Holdings is seeking approval from a bankruptcy court to close its hospitals in Rhode Island. Regulators and the new buyer say Prospect needs to follow through with a deal to sell them.