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Massachusetts governor: Steward financial statement 'incomplete and insufficient'
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is less than impressed with Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s recently shared financial information after probing the health system for its records in a recent letter due to ongoing financial troubles.
'Productivity boom' may be in store for US, economists say
Economists are deliberating whether the American economy is on the brink of a transformative boom akin to the 1990s amid early signs of a potential resurgence in productivity, The New York Times reported Feb. 21.
25 states where virus levels are high as flu holds steady
Flu activity remains high across most of the country, with increases reported in half of HHS regions. Meanwhile, key metrics for COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to trend down.
Nebraska hospital finds 'lifeline' in new CMS model
Friend, Neb.-based Warren Memorial Hospital on Feb. 8 became the first hospital in the state to convert to a rural emergency hospital, according to omaha.com.
'Discrepancies' in Providence pathologist's work led to delayed cancer diagnoses: Report
Providence has confirmed a pathologist is no longer providing services at the Renton, Wash.-based system after finding “discrepancies” with their work. This comes as at least seven patients have reported their lab results were incorrectly reviewe…
'An attack on the entire sector': Fallout from Change Healthcare hack continues
Change Healthcare said Feb. 26 that it expects the cybersecurity incident that has disrupted its payment and pharmacy processing operations to last at least through the day.
Lion Star closing Texas hospital obstetrics unit, conducting layoffs
Lion Star, the group that operates Nacogdoches (Texas) Memorial Hospital, has conducted layoffs and terminations, and is closing clinics and additional services, including the hospital’s obstetrics unit, according to a Feb. 23 Nacogdoches (Texas) Count…
$1B gift gives free med school tuition in perpetuity at Montefiore
Montefiore’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City said it will offer free tuition in perpetuity to medical school students after a $1 billion donation from Ruth Gottesman, EdD, chair of the Einstein board of trustees and Montefiore Heal…
HCA Mission Hospital regains CMS compliance
CMS found Asheville, N.C.-based HCA Mission Hospital in compliance with its plan of correction and recommended removing the immediate jeopardy designation, Blue Ridge Public Radio reported Feb. 23.
Cooper to begin estimated $2B expansion this year
Cooper University Health Care is preparing to begin the first phase of a projected $2 billion expansion this year, according to Fitch Ratings.
