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10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From a Wisconsin judge denying a temporary injunction to delay the close of two Hospital Sisters Health System-owned hospitals to a Waterbury Hospital alleging she was fired for her age, here are 10 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s…
7 health systems win Health Catalyst awards
Seven health systems have won Catalyst Awards, which celebrate hospitals and health systems that have demonstrated excellence in digitizing and transforming healthcare.
NYC Health + Hospitals expands lifestyle medicine program
NYC Health + Hospitals’ lifestyle medicine program has expanded to a fifth hospital, the New York City-based system said March 1.
Weight loss drugs not a solution to rising obesity rates: WHO researchers
There are now more than 1 billion people are now classified as ‘obese’ worldwide, according to a March 1 update from the World Health Organization. But the rise of anti-obesity medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro should not be considered a solution, …
Mayo Clinic Health System announces permanent closure of 1 location
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Health System announced March 1 that it will not reopen its clinic in Janesville, Minn.
BJC posts $141.6M operating income, 2% margin
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare reported an operating income of $141.6 million (2% margin) in 2023, improving on the $48 million loss (-0.7% margin) it posted the previous year.
Quint Studer: Middle managers are game changers to reverse the senior leader trust gap
I’ve worked in healthcare a long time and have met hundreds if not thousands of senior leaders. Every day I see that this group is passionate about serving staff, patients, and the community to the best of their ability.
For $1.2M, CVS settles Ohio understaffing cases
On Feb. 29, Ohio and CVS settled 27 pending cases that alleged the pharmacy chain understaffed its stores, leading to prescription delays and dispensing errors.
DEI debate touches dermatologists
A proposal to overhaul the American Academy of Dermatology’s diversity, equity and inclusion program is facing mixed reactions from members, Bloomberg reported Feb. 29.
Sutter Health acquires 5 radiation oncology centers
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has acquired five radiation oncology centers from GenesisCare, a cancer care services provider.
