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Medical Properties Trust report sparks SEC inquiry possibility
A recent report from Birmingham, Ala.-based Medical Properties Trust, the largest hospital landlord in the U.S., touched on the possibility of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission activity and government investigations regarding some of MPT’s assets…
HHS intervenes in Change Healthcare hack
HHS said March 5 it would help accelerate payments to hospitals affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack and institute other workarounds for providers.
Trauma centers charge more for non-trauma care: Report
Hospitals that are designated as trauma centers charge patients more for non-trauma care than hospitals without that designation, according to a study published March 4 in Health Affairs.
Mark Cuban's pharma company to start manufacturing 2 drugs this week
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. plans to begin manufacturing epinephrine and norepinephrine this week at its 22,000-square-foot drug facility in Dallas, Mr. Cuban confirmed to Becker’s on March 5.
Ascension Michigan COO heads to Munson
Joe Hurshe, COO of Ascension Michigan, has accepted a new role as president of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich.
FDA OKs 1st drug for this lung cancer mutation
The FDA approved a new drug for first-line lung cancer treatment.
Temple Health hospital CEO steps down
John Cacciamani, MD, is stepping down from his role as president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Chestnut Hill Hospital, part of Philadelphia-based Temple Health, effective immediately.
Dartmouth hospital names interim CEO
Dartmouth Health’s New London (N.H.) Hospital has tapped Lauren Geddes Wirth, MD, to serve as interim president and CEO.
Healthcare M&A: 10-point status update
It’s gearing up to be another big year for health system mergers and acquisitions. Here’s what Becker’s has gathered on the transactions scene as we settle into 2024:
40+ systems promote resiliency badge for suppliers
More than four dozen health systems have pledged to adopt the Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative’s resiliency badge, which seeks to improve trust between medical suppliers and providers.
