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12 recent health system lawsuits, settlements
From an orthopedic practice suing to keep to Wisconsin hospitals opened past their planned closure date to a judge upholding $183M malpractice verdict against Penn Medicine, here are 12 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s has reported…
Ex-California hospital CEO pleads no contest in corruption case
A former California hospital CEO has pleaded no contest to charges related to his time at Healthcare Conglomerate Associates, a hospital management firm based in Tulare, Calif.
The popular sport with injuries on the rise
A recent analysis found pickleball-related injuries have increased more than 200% in 20 years, NBC News reported Feb. 12.
Baptist Memorial Health to add 11 urgent care centers
Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Health Care is creating a branded network of urgent and family care centers throughout West Tennessee, North Mississippi and East Arkansas.
Union petitions to reinstate Maine nurse it says was 'unjustly fired'
Unionized nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent are asking for the reinstatement of a nurse they say was “unjustly fired” without cause.
Adventist Health hospital to cease deliveries, shutter neonatal ICU
Adventist Health Simi Valley (Calif.) hospital, part of Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health, is ending its labor and delivery services and closing its neonatal intensive care unit May 8.
Arkansas Children's appoints chair of pediatric nursing
Arkansas Children’s named Heather Cherry, DNP, RN, the John Boyd Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Nursing.
KU Health-Liberty Hospital deal faces lawmaker opposition
Lawmakers are trying to block a proposed merger between Liberty (Mo.) Hospital and Kansas City-based University of Kansas Health System, but a hospital board member is pushing back, the Missouri Independent reported Feb. 12.
2 regions where flu is rising
The CDC’s latest update shows flu activity increased in Central and Midwestern states in the week ending Feb. 3.
As Steward's finances stumble, spotlight turns to CEO's yachts
In light of continuous reports on Steward’s financial history and challenges, along with reports that its Massachusetts hospitals are short on medical tools and essential supplies, local news outlets are now zeroing in on Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre’…
