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FTC continues to challenge $320M Novant, CHS deal

The Federal Trade Commission filed court documents on March 25 seeking a preliminary injunction to bar Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health from its $320 million acquisition of two North Carolina hospitals from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health…

FTC continues to challenge $320M Novant, CHS deal

The Federal Trade Commission filed court documents on March 25 seeking a preliminary injunction to bar Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health from its $320 million acquisition of two North Carolina hospitals from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health…

Health systems ease up on masking 

Health systems are scaling back mask rules for staff, patients and visitors as respiratory virus season wanes.

New York hospital argues it met requirements for $83M from state

East Meadow, N.Y.-based Nassau University Medical Center has responded to a letter from the state health commissioner that stated that NUMC must improve its financial picture to receive $83 million in emergency state funding to stay open.

Inside the farm growing in an AdventHealth parking lot

Patients and staff at AdventHealth Celebration (Fla.) enjoy farm-fresh produce everyday at the hospital’s cafe and physician lounge. It all comes from a farm operating right on campus, but you probably won’t spot it by simply walking around.

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center taps president

Ralph Turner was named senior vice president for Wellstar Health System and president of Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center.

The enigma of Steward CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre

Throughout the downfall of Steward Healthcare, its founder and CEO — Ralph de la Torre, MD — has remained quiet. The Boston Globe spoke with nearly 50 people who knew him, and painted the picture of a complicated person.  

Cleveland Clinic names 1st international, emerging markets president

Cleveland Clinic has named Tommaso Falcone, MD, executive vice president and president of international and emerging markets. 

2 top execs exit Tufts hospital

Two top executives are exiting the Boston-based Tufts Medical Center March 29: President Diana Richardson and Chief Physician Executive Mike Tarnoff, MD. 

CMS releases 4 proposed payment rules: 15 things to know

CMS has released proposed payment rules for hospices and inpatient rehabilitation, psychiatric and skilled nursing facilities in fiscal year 2025.