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Bob Dean to pay another $8.2M in connection to botched nursing home evacuation
Bob Dean Jr., a Louisiana nursing home owner and operator, agreed to pay another $8.2 million to resolve federal allegations that he misappropriated and misused nursing home assets and income before and during the landfall of Hurricane Ida in August 20…
CommonSpirit, UC San Diego Health prepare to win Medicare Advantage negotiations
Large health systems across the U.S. have had contentious payer negotiations over the last two years, and Medicare Advantage plans have been a point of contention.
North Carolina system promotes revenue cycle leader to CFO
Granville Health System in Oxford, N.C., has appointed Jamie Purvis CFO, effective Oct. 1.
3 health risk factors rising, falling
The share of adults participating in three of the most common health risk factors has shifted this year, with the rates of two of them, smoking tobacco and obesity, decreasing, USA Facts found.
American Nurses Foundation launches well-being program
The American Nurses Foundation has partnered with the United Health Foundation to launch the Nurse Well-Being: Building Peer and Leadership Support program, which is designed to transform organizational culture surrounding mental health.
Adventist may terminate hospital lease amid low EBITDA
Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health plans to renegotiate or potentially terminate its lease with Mendocino Coast Health Care District to provide care at its hospital in Fort Bragg, Calif., The Mendocino Beacon reported Oct. 10.
Lower infection prevention staffing linked to HAI rates: 4 study notes
Hospitals with lower staffing levels in infection prevention and control teams have higher rates of healthcare-associated infections, according to an Oct. 10 study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
FTC finalizes premerger rule: 9 things to know
The Federal Trade Commission voted 5-0 to finalize changes to premerger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, which requires organizations to report large transactions to the FTC and Justice Department for antitrust review.
Cleveland Clinic, Mexico health system form joint advisory council
Cleveland Clinic and Tijuana, Mexico-based Hospital Angeles Health System have formed a joint advisory council to improve clinical and business operations across safety, quality and patient experience.
Teva to pay $425M to settle kickback allegations
Teva Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $425 million to resolve allegations that the company funneled kickbacks through copay assistance foundations.
