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Moody's downgrades Pennsylvania system's rating
Moody’s has downgraded Meadowbrook, Pa.-based Redeemer Health’s rating to “B1” from “Ba2.”
Maine system shuffles leadership after 2 hospital presidents exit
Tricia Costigan has stepped down as president of two Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health facilities following the resignation of another hospital president.
Judge grants Steward law firm $36M in bankruptcy case
The judge overseeing Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy has approved a request for reimbursement of $36 million for fees and expenses from the company’s lawyers, The Boston Globe reported Oct. 17.
$17M grant boosts U of Oklahoma Native American cancer outcomes initiative: 4 things to know
Norman-based University of Oklahoma has received a $17.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to improve cancer outcomes in Native American tribal nations and communities.
Mississippi system taps VP as interim CEO
Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Forrest Health has named an interim president and CEO following the resignation of its leader of the past five years.
Atrium, Novant compete for PET scanner: 7 things to know
Two North Carolina health systems are offering proposals to secure a 3D body scanner that would cost millions, The Charlotte Observer reported Oct. 15.
Medicare Advantage plans 'intentionally using prior authorization to boost profits': Senate report
The largest Medicare Advantage insurers have prioritized profits over patient care by increasing the use of prior authorization in recent years to frequently deny post-acute care services to older adults, according to a report published Oct. 17 by the …
Former Crozer Health CEO joins Illinois system
Kevin Spiegel has joined Vista Health System in Waukegan, Ill., as CEO.
50 things to know about Epic
EHR vendor Epic Systems holds the largest market share for digital health records in hospitals.
Providence CIO departs
Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s CIO, BJ Moore, has left the health system after six years in the role.
