Healthcare spending on kids outpacing general population

Costs for newborn babies, particularly, are driving the increase. 

By Heather Caspi • July 10, 2015

Cerner lands $16.3M lab software deal with US Army—but still vying for big DOD contract

The white whale is still out there. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 9, 2015

Device makers offer enhanced guarantees to hospitals

Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and St. Jude Medical are a few of the first to provide new device guarantees.

By Nina Flanagan • July 9, 2015

Ardent hospital operations change hands

"With Ardent, we are well positioned to grow in the large, fragmented and rapidly consolidating $1-trillion domestic hospital segment," said Ventas CEO Debra Cafaro.

By Katie Bo Williams • July 8, 2015

Accretive CEO tops $20.6M during first year

Compensation for the troubled company's CEO is primarily tied to performance. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 8, 2015

Healthcare jobs surge continues with 40,000 new jobs in June

Ambulatory healthcare jobs experienced the largest increase—but outpatient care centers lagged. 

By Isabella Alvarez • July 6, 2015

Partners on the hunt for international contracts

Partners is "running out of growth opportunities in Boston," says one analyst. What kinds of deals are already underway abroad?

By Katie Bo Williams • July 6, 2015

Baystate completes purchase of Noble Hospital

The hospital also announced who will assume duties of president and CEO at the new Baystate Noble Hospital. 

By Katie Bo Williams • July 6, 2015

Judge upholds $237M Tuomey judgment, may set 'troubling' precedent for hospitals

"It seems as if, even for well-intentioned providers, the Stark law has become a booby trap rigged with strict liability and potentially ruinous exposure."

By Katie Bo Williams • July 6, 2015

Judge calls nonprofits 'legal fictions,' revokes hospital property tax exemption

Morristown Medical Center must pay back property taxes for a period covering three years. Are other New Jersey nonprofits next?

By Julie Henry • July 2, 2015

Acadia expands presence in PA and abroad

"We are pleased to begin the second half of 2015 with the completion of two acquisitions that position Acadia well in growth markets," said CEO Joey Jacobs. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 2, 2015

Partners to close community hospital as part of $200M consolidation

The company expects the consolidation to save up to $18 million a year. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 2, 2015

Texas hospitals turn to courts to settle $90M debt

Talks have broken down between El Paso Children's Hospital and University Medical Center. UMC claims EPCH owes it $33,000 more every day.

By Nina Flanagan • July 2, 2015

Capella Healthcare purchases two Ascension hospitals

A hospital spokesperson said Ascension is moving towards "regional clinically integrated systems of care" and the two facilities were no longer a fit. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 2, 2015

LA-based Prospect Medical Holdings expands to Connecticut

The for-profit hospital operator has announced the acquisition of two CT hospitals and is in negotiations with a third. 

By Julie Henry , Nina Flanagan • July 2, 2015

Landmark acquires $72M from GE for new Jacksonville medical complex

The complex is already fully leased and will include an outpatient care center and medical offices.

By Julie Henry • July 1, 2015

Aggressive growth strategy drives losses at Catholic Health Initiatives

Two recent acquisitions continue to operate at a deficit and push up operating expenses. Will the company's bet on consolidation pay off? 

By Katie Bo Williams • June 30, 2015

EmblemHealth's largest subsidiary receives credit rating drop

The insurer lost $40 million in the first quarter of 2015—a few months before former AHIP CEO Karen Ignagni is set to take the reins. 

By Julie Henry • June 30, 2015

Princeton seeking potential merger, partnership

The type of partnership is still under consideration. Did other big state mergers have an impact on the decision? 

By Julie Henry • June 30, 2015

Larkin Community Hospital wins healthcare facilities in bankruptcy auction

The previous owner of Hollywood Pavilion Hospital and Hollywood Hills Nursing Home is in prison for Medicare fraud.

By Julie Henry • June 29, 2015

Home health workers in MA will now get $15 an hour

Union efforts were behind the increase in minimim pay.

By Julie Henry • June 29, 2015

Bolder Healthcare acquires Avectus for undisclosed amount in hot RCM marketplace

The company continues to look at additional acquisition candidates in the RCM market. 

By Nina Flanagan • June 25, 2015

Study: Home healthcare market to reach $355B by 2020

Market growth will be driven by telehealth and other emerging technologies, the study predicts. What will the fastest growing services market be?

By Heather Caspi • June 24, 2015

Independence at Home program has saved $25M, CMS says

The agency will award $11.7 million in incentive payments to nine of the top participating practices. Who is getting paid out? 

By Heather Caspi • June 22, 2015

Connecticut hospitals say state budget will force layoffs

While hospitals are criticizing cutbacks, lawmakers are pointing the finger right back.

By Heather Caspi • June 22, 2015