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Indiana hospital merger meets FTC opposition
Federal regulators say they object to Union Health’s planned acquisition of Terre Haute Regional Hospital. They’re urging Indiana’s health department to reject the deal.
Michigan hospital systems will soon come together
Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan are planning a joint venture to create a $10.5 billion system. They announced a launch date for the new organization.
Texas hospital poised for sale
CHRISTUS Health has made a bid to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center from Steward Health Care, which is selling its hospitals.
Improving hospital care for patients with diabetes
Dr. Robert McCauley, chief of endocrinology at Lehigh Valley Health Network, talks about the value of teamwork and making diabetes care a system-wide priority.
Northern California to see new $380M cancer center
Sutter Health is planning to build a new, four-story building in Modesto. The health system is also planning to build more than two dozen ambulatory care facilities by 2027.
Children’s Hospital Association CEO talks about mental health crisis
Matt Cook speaks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for behavioral health services and the high number of children and teens showing up in emergency rooms.
Endeavor Health names first chief development officer, and more | MED MOVES
The American Hospital Association names a deputy cybersecurity adviser, and others take on new roles.
Hospitals protest Johnson & Johnson’s planned changes to 340B drug discounts
Health systems decried the pharma giant for moving away from discounts and asking providers to submit rebates for two popular drugs.
Steward Health Care says it has deal to keep most hospitals open
The health system announced an agreement with its Medical Properties Trust to facilitate the transfer of properties to new operators and to pay debts.
Two Massachusetts hospitals have closed their doors, and many are angry
Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center will shut their doors Saturday. Steward Health Care couldn’t find a buyer, but some are urging state officials to save the hospitals.
California hospital unveils plan for financial security: Housing, retail, and office space
Valley Children’s Healthcare released plans for a commercial project designed to ensure a ‘sustainable financial future.’
Making the case for telehealth and its potential
The use of virtual care in some areas has fallen since the height of the pandemic. Carrie Nelson of KeyCare says telehealth still has plenty of upside for health systems.
Northwell Health, Nuvance Health move closer to merger
The Connecticut attorney general has reached an agreement with the systems to ensure the continuation of services and competition. Northwell and Nuvance are looking to create a 28-hospital system.
Memorial Hermann, Reimagine Care extend partnership on cancer care
The Texas health system has been working with Reimagine Care to offer more digital services to cancer patients, and has seen encouraging results.
Michigan hospital system recovers after cyberattack
McLaren Health Care says it’s restored its key platforms after a ransomware attack earlier this month. It was the second attack the system has suffered in a year.
How Memorial Healthcare System is utilizing AI
Jeff Sturman, the chief digital information officer, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the Florida system’s approach and offers advice for other organizations.
California county plans to buy hospital for $175 million
Santa Clara County and HCA Healthcare have reached a tentative deal on the sale of the hospital. The county says it’s moving to preserve services at the facility.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans strives to go beyond treating kids who are sick
Lucio Fragoso, the CEO, says the system is working to improve the health of children and is creating a ‘well care model.’
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education names CEO, and more | MED MOVES
A Dignity Health hospital appoints a new leader, an HCA Healthcare hospitals selects a chief nursing officer, and others take new roles.
Georgia hospital systems plan merger
Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have signed a letter of intent to come together. Houston would become part of Emory.
Kamala Harris, Democrats put healthcare center stage at convention
Tim Walz, Barack Obama and others talked about reproductive health rights, lowering costs, and prescription drugs throughout the Democratic National Convention.
Two Ohio hospitals are slated to close their doors
Steward Health Care announced the planned closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital.
Hospitals exhale after judge blocks FTC rule on non-compete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission rule would have prohibited such pacts, but a federal judge says the FTC lacks the authority. Doctors backed the rule and expressed disappointment.
North Carolina health system plans to buy vulnerable hospital
Iredell Health System has reached a deal to buy Davis Regional Medical Center from Community Health Systems. CHS had planned to sell the facility to Novant Health, but the plans were dropped.
Florida health system plans $439M deal to buy 3 hospitals, but legal challenge arises
Orlando Health has put in a bid to purchase three facilities owned by Steward Health Care. The landlord for the facilities has filed an objection in bankruptcy court.
Illinois sale of 9 hospitals could lead to one facility’s closure
Prime Healthcare is buying Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois, but the system has notified state officials it plans to shut down one facility.
Massachusetts governor moves to save five hospitals from closing: Questions and answers
Gov. Maura Healey has announced steps to preserve five facilities run by Steward Health Care. But the plans don’t include two hospitals slated to shut down.
ChristianaCare, Atlas plan to build ambulatory surgery centers in mid-Atlantic
The Delaware hospital system announced a partnership to develop a host of outpatient facilities across the mid-Atlantic. Atlas has formed similar pacts with other health systems.
Why rural hospitals are facing such a bleak future
They are invaluable institutions in their communities, and many could disappear, analysts say.
Dignity Health names CEO of two California hospitals, and more | MED MOVES
Sutter Health appointed CEOs of two of the system's hospitals and other leaders take new roles.