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Hospital M&A down from pre-pandemic highs, though deal size growing, Kaufman Hall says
Health systems in general are shifting their focus from acquisitions of small, independent hospitals to regional partnerships, according to a new report.
By Hailey Mensik • July 9, 2021 -
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Hospital mergers to get added scrutiny under Biden order
The hospital lobby is against the executive order, which calls on regulators to "enforce the antitrust laws vigorously" and reminds them to challenge prior bad mergers.
By Samantha Liss • Updated July 12, 2021 -
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Are recent labor actions getting nursing unions what they want?
While nurses in Cook County, Illinois, struck a deal in recent days, those on a more than three-month strike against a Tenet hospital in Massachusetts protested at the chain's Dallas headquarters Wednesday.
By Hailey Mensik • July 7, 2021 -
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Supreme Court will hear case over Trump admin's 340B drug program cuts to hospitals
The case pivots on whether CMS has the authority to make payment cuts under the outpatient prospective payment system. The justices are expected to hear arguments either later this year or early next year.
By Ron Shinkman • July 6, 2021 -
Cleveland Clinic-owned hospital system pays $21M to settle False Claims allegations
Along with an Akron General Health System whistleblower, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation voluntarily disclosed to the federal government its concerns with some compensation arrangements, the DOJ said.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 6, 2021 -
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Rural hospital CEO urges providers to 'get ready now' as delta variant outstrips nursing resources
"It'll turn faster than it did in the fall in terms of case count, so you won't have much time to get ready," Steve Edwards, CEO of CoxHealth, said as his Missouri system struggles to meet patient demand.
By Samantha Liss • July 2, 2021 -
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Robotic abdominal surgery has no advantage over open, laparoscopic surgeries: meta-analysis
Of 39 studies reporting surgical complications, just 10% showed fewer complications with robot-assisted surgery. The analysis was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
By Greg Slabodkin • July 1, 2021 -
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Q&AFDA wants to require timely updates, patches for legacy devices: cyber chief
Kevin Fu, the agency's acting director of device cybersecurity, spelled out plans to protect aging devices from hackers. There's currently no requirement compelling manufacturers to address the problem.
By Greg Slabodkin • July 1, 2021 -
Lifespan, Care New England merger will 'significantly alter' healthcare market, regulator warns
Given the risks, Rhode Island's insurance commissioner put forth an oversight model regulators should consider before approval, including price caps and requirements that tie payment to quality of care.
By Samantha Liss • July 1, 2021 -
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U.S. News hospital rankings to include new categories, examine equity
Among the changes to this year's list are two key issues the COVID-19 pandemic brought into focus: how hospitals handle health disparities and nurse staffing.
By Hailey Mensik • June 30, 2021 -
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OpinionHealthcare workers are part of American infrastructure
Congress should provide grants that allow schools of medicine and nursing in rural, underserved areas to expand and organize, the American Hospital Association's chief nursing officer argues.
By Robyn Begley • June 30, 2021 -
Hospitals sustain COVID-19 recovery but costs spike above pre-pandemic levels
New monthly reports from Kaufman Hall also found health system margins improving but physician pay stagnant.
By Ron Shinkman • June 29, 2021 -
Nearly half of physician practices owned by hospitals, corporate entities, report finds
Avalere found that independent doctors are becoming increasingly rare in the U.S., which should raise alarms, according to a coalition of state medical societies. It's urging Congress to act.
By Samantha Liss • June 29, 2021 -
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CMS does not have enough authority to ensure hospital safety during pandemics, OIG says
The watchdog recommended CMS develop regulations that allow it to require special surveys during public health emergencies and after issuing substantive new guidance. The agency agreed with the recommendation.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 28, 2021 -
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More hospitals poised to require COVID-19 vaccines
It's "a trickle that will become a torrent," Ashish Jha, dean at Brown University's School of Public Health, tweeted.
By Samantha Liss • June 28, 2021 -
Medicare lacks cyber oversight of hospitals' networked medical devices: OIG
Without proper cybersecurity controls, these devices can be compromised with the potential for patient harm, according to the HHS watchdog. OIG wants CMS to do more to address hospital vulnerabilities.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 25, 2021 -
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More than 1/3 of health organizations hit by ransomware last year, report finds
Of those attacked, 65% said the cybercriminals were successful in encrypting their data, according to the report from cybersecurity company Sophos.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 24, 2021 -
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S&P upgrades view on nonprofit health sector as COVID-19 cases drop
Headwinds remain, notably labor expenses as burnout among staff was heavily exacerbated by the pandemic, analysts noted.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 24, 2021 -
Hospitals, nurses tussle in contract negotiations as pandemic highlights complaints
The Cook County nurses reached a deal on a new contract and the healthcare workers at the University of Southern California will vote next week to ratify a new contract. Meanwhile 1,400 other nurses at USC are striking this week.
By Hailey Mensik • Updated July 13, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Legacy medical devices, growing hacker threats create perfect storm of cybersecurity risks
Aging medtech and increasingly sophisticated criminals are leaving hospitals highly vulnerable to attacks.
By Greg Slabodkin • June 23, 2021 -
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LifePoint to acquire Kindred, adding long-term and rehab facilities to its footprint
The private-equity backed companies did not disclose terms, but jointly took in about $14 billion in combined revenue in 2017, the last year of publicly disclosed information about their operations.
By Ron Shinkman • June 22, 2021 -
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New York passes safe staffing law for hospitals, nursing homes
"This law doesn't state that ratios must be stipulated, but inevitably that's what it means," said Judy Sheridan-Gonzales, president of the New York State Nurses Association.
By Hailey Mensik • June 22, 2021 -
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Black patients were more likely to die of COVID-19 largely due to inferior hospitals
A recent study in JAMA Network Open showed how inequities in housing influence where Black people seek care and how that affects the quality of care they receive.
By Samantha Liss • June 21, 2021 -
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In latest merger bid, Beaumont seeks union with Spectrum Health to create $13B system
It's the third large-scale attempt for a deal by Southfield, Michigan-based Beaumont since 2019.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 18, 2021 -
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Tenet to sell 5 Florida hospitals for $1.1B as it doubles down on surgery centers
The sale will not include the hospital chain's ambulatory surgery centers in the state, further underscoring its strategic focus.
By Samantha Liss • June 17, 2021
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