Hospitals: Page 19
-
Getty Images
Tracking Steward's declineSenate votes unanimously to hold Steward Health Care CEO in criminal contempt
It’s the first time in more than 50 years the Senate has voted to send a contempt charge to the U.S. Department of Justice, which will determine whether to bring charges against Ralph de la Torre.
By Susanna Vogel • Updated Sept. 26, 2024 -
Brandon Bell / Staff via Getty Images
Q&A‘Seconds matter’: Canopy CEO Shan Sinha on healthcare violence and protecting workers
Shan Sinha, CEO and founder of safety company Canopy, discusses healthcare workplace violence and technology’s potential to help protect workers.
By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Getty Images
TrendlineSurprise Billing
Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
By Healthcare Dive staff -
Getty Images
HHS to invest nearly $75M in rural healthcare
The funds will go toward expanding substance use disorder treatment and maternal healthcare services, as well as helping rural hospitals keep their doors open.
By Emily Olsen • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Getty Images
Providers say claims denials are increasing: survey
Nearly three in four providers surveyed by Experian Health said the number of claims denied by payers shot up between 2022 and 2024.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Sarah Silbiger / Stringer via Getty Images
Overturning of Roe v. WadeTop Senate Democrat grills hospitals on EMTALA compliance as women denied emergency abortions
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sent letters to eight hospitals that have reportedly refused patients emergency abortion care in potential violation of federal law.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Scott Olson/Getty Images via Getty Images
Deep Dive4 steps to minimize the threat of legacy medical devices
Older medical devices with unsupported software pose cybersecurity threats that regulators and industry are struggling to solve. Here are four steps experts say can help mitigate risks.
By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images
Lifespan lays off 20% of executive team
The restructuring should save the Rhode Island-based health system $6 million over the next fiscal year, according to Lifespan President and CEO John Fernandez.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Permission granted by ScottMadden
Sponsored by ScottMaddenHealthcare’s changing landscape is putting pressure on workforce planning
The healthcare setting presents unique challenges to staffing, and the need for skilled professionals is only growing. Keep pace with your workforce development strategy.
By Adithya Mathai, Yana Tyler, Brian Ruswinkle, ScottMadden • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Getty Images
Struggling CarePoint Health could lay off 2,600
The New Jersey-based health system filed notice with state regulators, however, a spokesperson said the decisions are not finalized.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Susanna Vogel/Healthcare Dive, data from Susanna Vogel
Tracking Steward's declineSenate committee unanimously votes to hold Steward CEO in contempt
“If you defy a congressional subpoena, you will be held accountable — no matter who you are or how well connected you may be,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders during the hearing.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Screenshot: Google Maps
Ascension posts $1.1B net loss for 2024 after May cyberattack
The cyberattack had far reaching effects, forcing the health system to shut down pharmacies, divert ambulances, switch to manual record keeping and close critical systems.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images
US is drastically behind other wealthy nations on healthcare, despite spending the most
The Commonwealth Fund analyzed the healthcare systems of 10 nations and found the U.S. ranked last in access to care, health outcomes and overall. The U.S. “really is in a class by itself,” one researcher said.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Mario Tama via Getty Images
J&J threatened with sanctions over plan to rebate 340B drugs
The HHS agency that oversees the 340B drug discount program is threatening Johnson & Johnson with steep fines — and loss of access to Medicare and Medicaid — if it stops giving hospitals upfront discounts.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Getty Images
CHS subsidiary to acquire 10 urgent care centers
Community Health Systems is the latest for-profit health system to invest in urgent care, following peers like HCA and Tenet.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Getty Images
Johns Hopkins appoints cybersecurity chief
Janet Rathod, who joins the system from Citigroup, will succeed long-time chief information security officer Darren Lacey.
By Emily Olsen • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Getty Images
Where healthcare AI startups are raising venture capital funding
Just over 5% of companies selling AI to health systems have matured beyond seed and early-stage funding rounds, according to an analysis by Flare Capital Partners.
By Emily Olsen • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Getty Images
Tracking Steward's declineSenate committee expected to hold Steward CEO in contempt
Ralph de la Torre drew ire from lawmakers after failing to appear before a Senate subcommittee on Thursday despite receiving a subpoena.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Getty Images
Tracking Steward's declineSteward inks deal to slash debt, keep most remaining hospitals open
The sweeping deal between Steward, its creditors and landlord Medical Properties Trust at times appeared impossible.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Getty Images
Q&AAHA’s new deputy cyber adviser: Hospitals need to think regionally about cyberattacks
Hospitals are prepared for natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, but many haven’t thought about the domino effect cyberattacks can have locally, said Scott Gee, who joined AHA last month.
By Emily Olsen • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Getty Images
Hospitals experienced labor rebound in August, reports say
Hospitals continued to add workers to payrolls, while annual wage growth rates stabilized. Both are promising signs for nonprofit and for-profit providers.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Getty Images
Tracking Steward's decline
Steward Health Care auction: What assets sold, closed and are still up for grabs
Pennsylvania-based Sharon Regional Medical Center reopened its doors Tuesday under new management. The formerly Steward-owned hospital has been shuttered since January after two sales fell through.
By Susanna Vogel • Updated March 18, 2025 -
Getty Images
FTC opposes Indiana’s first hospital merger under controversial COPA law
Federal antitrust regulators are asking Indiana to block Union Hospital and HCA-owned Terre Haute Regional Hospital’s request for a certificate of public advantage, which allows states to greenlight potentially problematic mergers.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Getty Images
Tracking Steward's declineSteward loses money on Massachusetts hospital sales; CEO snubs Senate
Wednesday was a rocky day for bankrupt Steward Health Care as the system finalized unprofitable deals and CEO Ralph de la Torre landed in the spotlight once again for rebuffing a Senate subpoena.
By Susanna Vogel • Updated Sept. 5, 2024 -
Illustration: Xavier Lalanne-Tauzia for Industry Dive
Henry Ford Health and Ascension to launch joint venture in October
Eight Ascension and Genesys hospitals and an addiction treatment center will rebrand under Henry Ford Health on Oct. 1.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Getty Images
Prime Healthcare names first national president
Sunny Bhatia will oversee all Prime regions and lead the acquisition of Ascension hospitals in Illinois, according to a spokesperson.
By Emily Olsen • Sept. 4, 2024
Previous
