Of the $400 million in federal funding cut from Columbia University in March, $250 million was tied to National Institutes of Health grants, leaving researchers reassessing which studies and programs will continue, The New York Times reported March 18.  The $400 million in cuts were announced by the White House on March 7. The NIH detailed […] The post Columbia loses $250M in NIH funding: 5 federal health updates appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

GE Healthcare and Nvidia have launched a collaboration to develop AI-powered autonomous X-ray and ultrasound technologies, with an aim to address growing radiology staff shortages and improve imaging efficiency.  The partnership will leverage Nvidia’s AI computing platforms to enhance imaging automation, according to a March 18 news release from GE Healthcare.  The AI-enabled systems are […] The post GE Healthcare, Nvidia partner on AI-enhanced imaging appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

Yung Lau, MD, has been appointed physician-in-chief of Birmingham-based Children’s of Alabama.  He has also been named chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s department of pediatrics, according to a March 18 news release from the university.  Dr. Lau is a professor and the vice chair for clinical affairs in the department of pediatrics, […] The post Cardiology leader appointed physician-in-chief at Children’s of Alabama appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

Houston-based St. Luke’s Health, a 16-hospital member of CommonSpirit Health, appointed two new leaders on March 19, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Steven Daniel was appointed president of St. Luke’s Health-Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, Texas, effective March 24, the release states.  Mr. Daniel comes to the role after holding various positions […] The post CommonSpirit system in Texas appoints 2 leaders appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

CMS has approved Medicare and Medicaid coverage for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement procedures for the treatment of symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation. The procedures will be subject to CMS’ coverage with evidence development guidelines, meaning coverage will be considered only in the context of a clinical study, according to a March 19 decision memo from the agency.  […] The post CMS approves coverage for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

Medtronic has recalled certain Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices with Shield Technology due to an increased risk of incomplete wall apposition and braid deformation, which could lead to stroke or death.  The FDA has classified this as the most serious type of recall and involves the removal of unused Pipeline Vantage 027 devices from the market […] The post Medtronic recalls embolization devices; 4 deaths reported  appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

Resident physicians and fellows at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City have reached the first tentative labor agreement with the health system. The agreement, reached March 17, covers 1,200 house staff represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, a local of the Service Employees International Union. The proposed contract includes an 18% pay […] The post 1,200 resident physicians at Montefiore reach 1st agreement appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

Mary Jo Cagle, MD, will step down as president and CEO of Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health due to a serious family health matter. Dr. Cagle’s last day at the organization will be May 31, according to a health system news release. Bernard “Bernie” Sherry, who has served as interim COO since December, was selected as […] The post Cone Health CEO to step down appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health reported an operating income of $133 million (1% margin) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, a significant turnaround from the $172 million operating loss (-1.4% margin) recorded in 2023, according to financial documents published March 14. Seven things to know: 1. Total operating revenue rose 8.9% year over year […] The post Bon Secours Mercy Health flips back to profit with $133M operating gain, 1% margin: 7 notes  appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more

UW Health Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer Cherodeep Goswami is heading to Renton, Wash.-based Providence. Providence has appointed Mr. Goswami as its new CIO, effective May 12, according to a March 19 news release. In this role, he will lead the health system’s IT strategy and operations, overseeing cybersecurity, AI deployment and […] The post Providence selects new CIO from UW Health appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis ..read more