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Mon Health West Virginia hospital chief administrative officer to retire

Kevin Stalnaker, chief administrative officer of Weston, W.Va.-based Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital, will retire at the end of 2025. 

ED pediatric readiness could prevent 1 in 4 deaths: Study

If all emergency departments in the U.S. were fully prepared to treat children, about 25% of deaths that occur annually among pediatric patients receiving emergency care could be prevented, according to a new study led by researchers at Oregon Health &…

ED pediatric readiness could prevent 1 in 4 deaths: Study

If all emergency departments in the U.S. were fully prepared to treat children, about 25% of deaths that occur annually among pediatric patients receiving emergency care could be prevented, according to a new study led by researchers at Oregon Health &…

CMS finalizes 2.83% physician payment cut for 2025

CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 94 cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024. 

CMS finalizes 2.83% physician payment cut for 2025

CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 94 cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024. 

California hospital joins safety-net system: 6 things to know

Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda Health System will assume governance of St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif., amid financial pressures.

California hospital joins safety-net system: 6 things to know

Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda Health System will assume governance of St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif., amid financial pressures.

United, Duke Health reach contract agreement

Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System and UnitedHealthcare have reached a multi-year agreement after months of negotiations to keep 172,000 Duke Health patients in-network, effective Nov. 1. 

United, Duke Health reach contract agreement

Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System and UnitedHealthcare have reached a multi-year agreement after months of negotiations to keep 172,000 Duke Health patients in-network, effective Nov. 1. 

Providence ending some therapy services in Washington, cutting 55 jobs

Providence Swedish in the South Puget Sound region of Washington state will close a majority of its outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.