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Minnesota hospital expands ED with 16-bed modular unit
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn., is reducing emergency department boarding with modular units that expand its ED footprint, allowing more patients to be seen.
Federal government launches investigation into UnitedHealth over Change hack
The federal government is launching an investigation into UnitedHealth Group following the February cyberattack into its Change Healthcare subsidiary that has significantly affected providers’ financial stability nationwide.
Post-discharge suicide prevention often falls short, study finds
Only 4% of 346 surveyed hospitals fully met recommended discharge practices for patients identified as at risk for suicide, according to a study conducted by The Joint Commission.
Atlantic Health, NYU Langone partner on heart care
Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and New York City-based NYU Langone Health expanded their partnership to include adult congenital heart disease services.
Lawmakers press Geisinger CEO over contract negotiations
Several lawmakers in Pennsylvania have expressed concerns related to contract negotiations on behalf of healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa., part of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger.
Massachusetts hospital margins over the last 3 years
A Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis 2024 annual report revealed that state acute care hospitals have seen margin fluctuation over the last three years. The hospital margins went from 5% in 2021 down to -4.2% in 2022 and back up t…
9 drugs now in shortage
Drug, supply and equipment shortages are the eighth-most urgent patient safety concern, the ECRI said March 11.
10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From a federal judge dismissing a trademark lawsuit from NYU Langone to proposed class-action suits rolling in against Change Healthcare, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements Becker’s has reported since March 1:
Seattle Children's to pay $125K to nurse in sexual harassment case
Seattle Children’s Hospital has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former nurse who claimed the hospital failed, repeatedly, to adequately address her concerns, allowing the incidents to continue.
FDA seeks $7.2B for 2025 budget: 3 healthcare notes
The FDA has requested $7.2 billion from the president’s proposed budget for next year — funding the agency says will bolster the nation’s supply chain, support infrastructure upgrades and expand the public health workforce.
