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Health systems ditch competition
The executive team at Marshall, Mich.-based Oaklawn Hospital knew they had a problem when the only oncologist in town retired, leaving the community with very limited access to treatment.
A hospital's journey 4 years after bankruptcy
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children struggled financially for years, but other local health systems and institutions won’t let it sink.
'We need payer partners': How Mercy is tackling healthcare's friction points
Hospitals nationwide are navigating increasingly burdensome insurer policies, incentivizing systems to seek innovative partners to address rising care costs and access issues.
Judge dismisses IU Health antitrust lawsuit
A federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against Indianapolis based-Indiana University Health. The lawsuit was filed by vascular surgeon Ricardo Vasquez, MD, who alleged the health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior.
Baton Rouge General plans neighborhood hospital
Baton Rouge (La.) General, which operates over 600 licensed beds across three campuses, plans to open a 40,000-square-foot neighborhood hospital in Denham Springs, La.
HCA Florida hospital names CEO
Joe Rudisill was appointed CEO of HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, according to an Oct. 30 news release shared with Becker’s.
Lassa fever: 6 notes for clinicians
On Oct. 28, Iowa’s health department confirmed the death of a middle-aged resident who contracted Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa but rare in the U.S.
Memorial Healthcare System's new strategy to limit ED boarding
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System is opening a centralized care coordination center in an effort to optimize bed capacity and reduce emergency department boarding across its six acute-care facilities.
APhA calls for action amid pharmacy closures: 3 notes
The American Pharmacists Association voiced concern over the rising number of pharmacy closures, saying they threaten access to pharmacists, particularly in rural and underserved communities, according to an Oct. 29 news release from the organization.&…
Michigan Medicine cancer center gifted $50M: 4 things to know
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, part of Michigan Medicine, has received a $50 million donation.
