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Deaconess Health to acquire Kentucky system
Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health has signed a non-binding letter of intent to join Deaconess Health System, an 18-hospital system headquartered in Evansville, Ind.
New Jersey weighs penalties for healthcare workers who spread 'misinformation'
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that would designate the spread of “misinformation” or “disinformation” to patients by healthcare workers as professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action.
Health systems moving to Oracle Health EHRs
According to KLAS, Oracle Health ranks second in the U.S. hospital market share, with approximately 23.4% of acute care hospitals utilizing its platform, following Epic.
NPs sue New York state agency over gender discrimination
Nurse practitioners employed by New York state have sued the agency that oversees their salary structure, alleging they are being underpaid based on gender, the Times Union reported Sept. 23.
New York governor declares rare disease an 'imminent public health threat'
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a rare, mosquito-borne viral illness called Eastern equine encephalitis an imminent public health threat, The New York Times reported Sept. 23.
FTC's lawsuit against 'behemoth PBMs': What to know
On Sept. 23, the Federal Trade Commission published a redacted lawsuit it recently filed against three pharmacy benefit managers and group purchasing organizations. Here is what to know:
Health system VC arms back affordable healthcare company
Centivo, a healthcare company focused on providing affordable solutions for employers and their employees, has secured $75 million in equity and debt financing from the venture capital arms of Cone Health and MemorialCare Health System.
25 best nursing programs: US News
On Sept. 24, U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the nation’s best Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
CDC's highly anticipated mask guidance: 6 things to know
A CDC advisory committee has been working to update an influential set of infection control guidelines since August 2023. Over the past year, the agency has faced growing pressure from clinicians, who have criticized early versions of the updated guida…
UnitedHealthcare division CIO departs
Siva Balu, UnitedHealthcare’s former CIO and senior vice president, has departed the company to assume a new position at a health insurance agency jointly owned by various health systems.
