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Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages
As hospitals around the U.S. report IV fluid shortages, Baxter has increased supply allocations for direct customers and distributors. It plans to return to 90% to 100% allocation of certain supplies by the end of 2024.
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Hurricane Milton disrupts infrastructure, could trigger more hospital evacuations in Florida
While Florida hospitals largely withstood the worst of the hurricane’s impacts, disruptions to public services could result in more patient transfers in the coming days.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene
The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 8, 2024 -
AHA asks Biden administration for relief amid IV fluid shortage from Hurricane Helene
Hospitals are contending with shortages of the life-saving supplies after Hurricane Helene damaged operations at a key manufacturing plant in North Carolina, according to the American Hospital Association.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Oct. 7, 2024 -
CMS should take stronger stance on hospital pricing compliance: GAO
The CMS fails to check hospitals’ pricing data for accuracy and completeness, raising questions about whether the data can be used as intended to help payers and patients shop for services, according to the government agency.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 4, 2024 -
CHS offloads two North Carolina hospitals to Iredell Health
The sale offers a lifeline for struggling Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital, which stakeholders worried could close after CHS’ deal to sell the facility to Novant Health fell through in June.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 3, 2024 -
UHS forced to pay more damages related to child sexual abuse allegations at behavioral care facilities
The health system has been hit with a combined $895 million in damages this year related to alleged child abuse at some of its behavioral health subsidiaries.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 2, 2024 -
HCA’s Mission Hospital in North Carolina still without running water days after Hurricane Helene hits
Mission Hospital’s emergency department is at double capacity as supply shortages create processing delays, nurses told Healthcare Dive.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Top healthcare conferences to plan for in 2025
Here are notable events hospital, payer and tech executives should consider attending in the second half of the year, running the gamut from digital health to financial management to medical innovation.
By Sydney Halleman • Updated June 30, 2025 -
J&J drops 340B rebate plan following government pressure
Threatened with steep sanctions and losing access to Medicare and Medicaid, Johnson & Johnson is rolling back a plan to give hospitals after-the-fact rebates for drugs in the 340B drug discount program.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Tracking Steward's decline
Steward CEO sues senators day before he steps down
The news comes days after the Senate voted to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Acquisitions work as a one-time efficiency boost for hospital margins: study
Independent hospitals can receive efficiency and profitability boosts from acquisitions. However, buyouts don’t continue to improve operating metrics for corporate-owned hospitals, according to a new study.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Opinion
The unexpected consequences of hospital quality scores
One clinical affairs expert argues that it’s time to reexamine the federal Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program.
By Alice Brewer • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Tracking Steward's decline
Senate 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Top 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 -
Deep Dive
4 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 -
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 -
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Healthcare’s changing landscape is putting pressure on workforce planning
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By Adithya Mathai, Yana Tyler, Brian Ruswinkle, ScottMadden • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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 -
Tracking Steward's decline
Senate 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 -
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