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Federal plans to reduce maternal mortality draw praise and some criticism
CMS proposes benchmarks for hospitals in obstetric care. But some criticize measures that would require providers to meet certain standards or risk losing federal aid.
Hospitals, doctors bash Medicare proposals
Health systems and physicians criticized proposed payments for 2025 as inadequate. Planned cuts in payments to doctors were described as ‘death by a thousand cuts.’
Rural hospitals are struggling, but they can be helped | Healthy Bottom Line
In the latest episode of our podcast, Jay Anders of Medicomp Systems talks about the difficulties facing these critical providers, and how technology can make a difference.
What young doctors are seeking, and how their priorities are changing
Many are seeking work at larger health systems, and more are looking at temporary posts. But they are also putting a higher priority on work-life balance.
Kansas health system completes acquisition of Missouri hospital
It took some time, but Liberty Hospital has joined the University of Kansas Health System.
Why hospitals struggle with cybersecurity: ‘We aren’t doing the basics’
Major breaches of private data show that some organizations are faltering on fundamental steps to protect their systems, says Wes Wright of Ordr Inc.
Pennsylvania health system completes hospital acquisition
WellSpan Health has welcomed Evangelical Community Hospital into the organization.
Women in healthcare looking to grow should ‘take risks’ | Lessons for Leaders
WellSpan Health CEO Roxanna Gapstur says women shouldn’t hold themselves back from challenging positions.
After Wisconsin hospital merger, leader takes top role | MED MOVES
HCA Midwest Health announces a chief nursing executive, and other leaders are entering new roles.
More hospital leaders, doctors and nurses are speaking out against gun violence
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about firearm violence. Physicians and healthcare leaders endorsed his message, and some have been more vocal on the issue.
California reaches settlement in sale of 2 San Francisco hospitals
The state’s attorney general brokered an agreement with UCSF Health on its acquisition of two hospitals from CommonSpirit Health. UCSF Health will invest $430M in capital improvements.
Doctors, hospitals have July 4 message: Leave fireworks to pros
Hospitals will be treating plenty of patients injured or burned by fireworks. Clinicians implore families to go to a display offered by professionals.
Hospitals await surge of fireworks burns and injuries with July 4 holiday
Thousands suffer wounds from fireworks, according to federal statistics. Dr. Erica Hodgman of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center talks about fireworks and injuries.
Cedars-Sinai Health System announces next CEO
Peter L. Slavin, MD, will take over as president and chief executive officer in October. He succeeds longtime CEO Thomas Priselac.
Planned New Hampshire hospital sale moves forward
Catholic Medical Center has signed a purchase agreement with HCA Healthcare. The New Hampshire hospital has been struggling financially.
The 10 largest health data breaches of the first half of 2024
Many health systems and healthcare companies have suffered cyberattacks, or they’ve been affected by a breach of a vendor in the first six months of the year. Millions of Americans have been affected.
FTC hails ‘win for consumers’ after planned $320M hospital deal is dropped
The Federal Trade Commission made its first comments after Novant Health dropped plans to buy two hospitals from Community Health Systems. Regulators have spurred several hospitals to abandon planned mergers.
Healthcare and AI: Thinking about the problems and avoiding mistakes
Calum Yacoubian of IQVIA talked with us about the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare, ingredients for success and a successful project with Endeavor Health.
American Academy of Pediatrics names senior VP, and more | MED MOVES
Texas A&M names a vice chancellor for health, and other leaders take new roles.
Changing hospital eligibility for the 340B drug program | Bills and Laws
Lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose new criteria to participate in a program allowing hospitals to buy medications at lower prices.
New Jersey hospital systems sign definitive merger agreement
Atlantic Health System and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System approved the pact, which comes months after announcing their intention to consolidate.
Emergency doctors, nurses relieved but not satisfied with Supreme Court ruling on abortion care
The ruling allows Idaho’s hospitals and clinicians to provide stabilizing care, but doctors and nurses say the high court hasn’t clarified that federal law supersedes state abortion laws.
The first Biden-Trump debate of 2024: What they said on healthcare
President Biden and Donald Trump met onstage for the first time, and clashed on abortion rights and drug prices.
Hospitals, doctors welcome Supreme Court ruling on emergency abortions in Idaho, but want more clarity
The nation’s high court allows providers to act in emergency cases, but bigger questions remain unsettled.
Medical gaslighting, mistreatment common among LGBTQ+ patients
Many patients say they are dismissed or their concerns are minimized. Dr. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health talks about the difficulties for LGBTQ+ patients in getting the care they need.
Five Alabama hospitals to be sold in $450 million deal
The UAB Health System has reached a deal to take full ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in Alabama.
Lown Institute names America’s most socially responsible hospitals. Here are the top 10.
The think tank unveils its annual rankings, with a couple of noteworthy changes this year.
Risant Health plans to acquire North Carolina hospital system
The organization, founded by Kaiser Permanente, is moving to buy Cone Health. Risant recently finalized its acquisition of Geisinger.
Diabetes research is filled with ‘great promise’
Michael Burton and Matthias von Herrath of the Diabetes Research Institute talked with us about hopes for new breakthroughs to help patients.
Feds announce final penalties for information blocking. Hospitals and medical groups aren’t happy.
The Health Department is touting financial penalties for providers that don’t share health data. Hospitals and doctors say the penalties are too harsh.
