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The states where physicians can be sentenced to prison for abortions

After Roe v. Wade was overturned in the Dobbs decision,12 states have enacted abortion bans, many with criminal penalties for healthcare providers who perform abortions, KFF Health News reported March 4.

The headwinds revenue cycle leaders are facing in 2025, per Kodiak

Healthcare revenue cycle leaders are facing three headwinds “whipped up” by payers’ claims-paying behaviors, according to a Feb. 27 report from Kodiak Solutions. 

How the fastest-growing C-suite role is evolving at health systems

Chief data officer was identified as the fastest-growing C-suite title across industries, according to a recent LinkedIn analysis. In hospitals and health systems, however, the role is evolving more than growing.

Georgia hospital names CEO

LaDon Toole has been appointed CEO of Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Ga., according to a March 3 LinkedIn post from the hospital.

Mayo Arizona CEO details transformative $1.9B expansion

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is investing nearly $1.9 billion to expand clinical space on its Phoenix campus by nearly 60% and elevate the healthcare experience for patients and employees.

Pharmacy residents sue 11 hospitals, ASHP over alleged wage fixing

A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses 11 hospitals, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and a matching service of attempting to suppress wages for pharmacy residents. 

Mass General Brigham's plan to fix fragmented patient data

Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., is partnering with Philips to enhance real-time patient monitoring by integrating medical device data into a unified platform, a move aimed at improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Mass General Brigham's plan to fix fragmented patient data

Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., is partnering with Philips to enhance real-time patient monitoring by integrating medical device data into a unified platform, a move aimed at improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Lifepoint, Ascension Saint Thomas expand joint venture

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas are growing their Highpoint Health joint venture with the addition of two hospitals.

Lifepoint, Ascension Saint Thomas expand joint venture

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas are growing their Highpoint Health joint venture with the addition of two hospitals.