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Health care executive Terry Clark is appointed CEO at the PGA of America
FRISCO, Texas -- The PGA of America has appointed UnitedHealth Group executive Terry Clark to be the next CEO, the second time in its last three hires the organization has chosen a business leader who was on its board of directors. Clark, the chief…
The Future of Health Care is Simple: Make It Easier to Navigate
From a patient's perspective, the quality of care they receive is often determined before they ever see a clinician. It's determined when they try to schedule an appointment, navigate a referral or get help for a problem that can't wait. Acess…
Alberta's two-tier health care bill is designed to kill public health care
Despite its name, Alberta's Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, is not health care legislation. The purpose of the law that was granted Royal Assent on December 11 last year is to destroy public health care as we know it, not just in Alberta but…
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0825 GMT – GSK posted a strong fourth-quarter earnings beat that included encouraging news about results…
Plastic surgeon association defies other medical associations by opposing trans health care
Administration health officials praised a statement released Tuesday by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) that advises against conducting “gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery” on people under the age…
How Trump's health care agenda can succeed where others failed - Salisbury Post
Every president promises to fix health care — but the system rarely seems to change for the better. Even when so-called reforms pass, prices remain unpredictable. Costs continue to rise. If President Trump wants to succeed where others have…
HCA Healthcare Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
Shares of HCA Healthcare Inc. HCA slid 1.12% to $493.64 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.53% to 49,501.30 and the S&P 500 Index SPX falling…
Former Nova Scotia health care CEO sentenced for defrauding children's hospital - Halifax
The former CEO of the IWK Health Centre has been sentenced to nine months in jail for defrauding the children's hospital during her time in charge. Tracy Kitch was convicted last year after the court found she spent more than $30,000 on her…
Streamlining the Revenue Cycle: Key Strategies for Financial Health in Healthcare Organizations
Streamlining the revenue cycle is fundamental for the financial stability of healthcare providers. Modern technologies such as AI and automation significantly improve revenue cycle efficiency. Financially engaging patients enhances satisfaction and…
Impact Advisors Receives Three Best in KLAS Awards for Healthcare Consulting Excellence
The Best in KLAS report recognizes software and services companies that excel in helping healthcare organizations improve patient care and operational performance. Rankings are derived from extensive evaluations and feedback from thousands of…
Out-of-pocket health care costs eat up retirees' income
Out-of-pocket health care costs continue to take a sizable bite out of retirees' finances — even as Medicare coverage expands and recent policy changes aim to reduce drug costs, according to a new brief published by the Center for Retirement…
WHO launches 2026 global appeal to ensure millions living in crises and conflicts can access health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care. In 2025, WHO and partners supported 30 million people funded through its…
Activists protest ICE, urge more healthcare funding ahead of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl has long been a global spotlight. Wednesday, local patients' rights and social activist groups were hoping to step into that spotlight with a message for ICE, and the Trump administration. They held a rally outside Kaiser's Santa…
A large healthcare company will pay $10.5 million for sending unwanted messages, and you could collect up to $75 for each one
If your phone kept buzzing with marketing texts from Kaiser even after you typed “stop,” those messages might soon have a price tag. A proposed class action settlement worth $10.5 million dollars would pay consumers up to $75 per…
GE HealthCare expects 8-12% EPS growth and $1.7B free cash flow in 2026 as new products ramp (NASDAQ:GEHC)
Earnings Call Insights: GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC) Q4 2025 Peter Arduini, President and CEO, stated that the company delivered 'strong financial performance above our expectations' in the fourth quarter, highlighting double-digit…
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