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Johns Hopkins chooses Redonda Miller as first female president

Miller, 49, will become the first female president in Johns Hopkins' history when she takes the reins on July 1, according to a release. She replaces Ronald Peterson, who had been at the helm for 19 years.
Wheaton Franciscan loses a total of 16 executives in Ascension merger

Among those leaving are CMO Dr. Rita Hanson, CIO Greg Smith, CNO Dr. Brenda Bowers and James Gresham, a senior VP of continuing care and clinical operations. Wheaton agreed in March to make its operations and related corporate services in southeast Wisconsin a part of Ascension Wisconsin.
PeaceHealth taps Hodgkinson as CFO

Kimberly Hodgkinson has been named executive vice president and CFO of Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth. She will begin her role at the Catholic system on June 13.
Dr. David Rind named CMO of ICER

Dr. David Rind, 56, will oversee analyses and critical reviews of a range of clinical interventions, as well as guide policy discussions at the Boston-based not-for-profit research institute.
Froedtert Health invests in Avia Innovator Network

Froedtert Health is showing support and faith in the Avia Innovator Network by investing equity and joining its board of directors.
Cerner sees lower than expected revenue, flat bookings

Cerner Corp. on Thursday reported higher revenue during the first quarter of 2016 but fell short of analysts' forecasts. The electronic health record developer also reported flat bookings.
Medtronic names new CFO

Medtronic has named Karen Parkhill executive VP and CFO effective June 20. She takes over for Gary Ellis, who is retiring in 2017 and will remain on staff to help with Parkhill's transition.
Ron Pollack to step down from Families USA

The influential leader of the consumer advocacy group Families USA, will step down in March. Pollack, 72, will take the role of chairman emeritus. The Families USA board of directors will begin searching for a successor next month.
Froedtert Health invests in Avia Innovator Network

Froedtert Health is showing support and faith in the Avia Innovator Network by investing equity and joining its board of directors.
Press Ganey acquires patient-survey firm Avatar

Press Ganey has acquired Avatar International Holding Co. as well as its subsidiary, Avatar International.
UCSF receives $185M for new neurosciences institute

The University of California at San Francisco announced last week that it has received a $185 million donation from Sanford and Joan Weill to help build the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and to advance other projects.
Cardinal Health's drug sales boost overall revenue in Q3

Cardinal Health reported a bump in revenue in its third quarter, driven by gains in the company's pharmaceutical segment. The Dublin, Ohio-based drug and medical products distributor reported $386 million in earnings during the last quarter, up 6% from last year.
Andrew Bindman named director at AHRQ

Dr. Andrew Bindman has been named director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, effective May 2. Sharon Arnold has served as acting director since March, when Richard Kronick stepped down. Kronick had led AHRQ, a division of HHS, since August 2013.
Intel likely to close plants in Washington and New Mexico

The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company is attempting to reorganize as sales of personal computers shrink. Intel officials said the company will make investments in products and technologies, such as the cloud, that will foster revenue growth, and drive more profitable mobile and personal computer businesses.
Weills donate $185 million to UCSF

The university said it's the biggest gift in the school's history and it will fund the construction of a 270,000 square-foot, six-story neurosciences building at Mission Bay. The donation also will help support a scholars program that allows neuroscience graduate students to purse high-risk research, the university said.