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Union plans 2nd staff strike at Essentia Health hospital
Members of Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa are set to begin an open-ended strike on Dec. 9 in Deer River, Minn.
Premier Health Q3 operating loss improves to $12M: 4 things to know
Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health reported an operating loss of $12 million (-1.9% margin) in the three months ended Sept. 30, 2024, an improvement from a $28.3 million operating loss (-4.9% margin) during the same time period in 2023, according to its…
Women face steep climb to well-being
Among U.S. workers, women express less confidence in their well-being than men.
CommonSpirit on track for $1.3B in cash payments
Executives from Chicago-based CommonSpirit said on a Dec. 2 investor call they are still expecting to receive roughly $1.3 billion in one-time payments before the end of the fiscal year.
Bon Secours Mercy Health posts $46.5M Q3 operating loss, improves margin to -1.4%
Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, a 49-hospital system, posted a $46.5 million operating loss (-1.4% margin) in the third quarter, improving on the $67.5 million loss (-2.1% margin) reported in the third quarter of 2023.
Boston Children's CEO on pediatric care breakthroughs ahead
In recent years, remarkable progress has been made advancing child health, especially in areas such as genomics and congenital heart disease.
Dr. Deepak Chopra on boosting mental, physical health with AI
How do the latest advances in technology actually improve your health and well-being?
Future of Steward Pennsylvania hospital in limbo: 7 things to know
Pennsylvania filed an emergency motion Dec. 1 in bankruptcy court after Dallas-based Steward Health Care requested $3 million per month by Dec. 2 for its Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center or it would begin closing the 163-bed hospital.
Ozempic is becoming cheaper
Amid continued demand and coverage restrictions around GLP-1s, the prices of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Rybelsus have dropped significantly for individuals covered by Medicare and commercial insurance, according to a new report from HHS.
Illinois hospital closes child care center
Pittsfield, Ill.-based Illini Community Hospital, part of Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Health System, has shared plans to close its child care center Feb. 28, 2025.
