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4 new healthcare laws in 2025
Through recently passed ballot initiatives and legislation, states across the U.S. are implementing healthcare and workforce-related changes in 2025.
Most influential drug approvals of 2024: GoodRx
Of the hundreds of drugs that entered the U.S. market in 2024, GoodRx has named 19 of them as the most notable.
14 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Dec. 24:
Pennsylvania health system to acquire 16th hospital
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Grand View Health in Sellersville, Pa.
Providence asks to renew talks with physicians ahead of strike
Renton, Wash.-based Providence received a strike notice on Dec. 30 from the Oregon Nurses Association, a union that represents nearly 5,000 Providence workers, including physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners. The health system said its lead …
US port workers threaten 2nd strike: 5 things to know
Port workers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are threatening to strike on Jan. 15, as contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, remain stalled over issues of automation and job protections.&nbs…
Providence deploys 'multiple recovery programs' to bolster operations
Renton, Wash.-based Providence, a 51-hospital system, has launched a series of “recover and renew initiatives” to strengthen its core operations and ensure near-term sustainability while delivering on its Destination Health 2025 strategy.
Ardent Health to integrate 18 newly acquired clinics into Epic
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Ardent Health plans to implement an Epic EHR system at 18 urgent care clinics recently acquired from Tempe, Ariz.-based NextCare Urgent Care.
The 17 hospitals fined for price transparency violations, by state
CMS has fined 17 hospitals in 10 states and Puerto Rico for alleged price transparency violations.
107 more women sue former Cedars-Sinai physician: 6 notes
Another lawsuit has been filed by 107 women against former OB-GYN Barry Brock, MD, alleging sexual abuses and medical misconduct, the Los Angeles Times reported Jan. 2.
