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Epic's top 10 moves of '24
Epic maintained its busy pace in 2024, with new health system deals and product launches.
HHS plans furloughs for government shutdown
A government shutdown would leave HHS with about half of its staff, with 45% furloughed on the second day of closure.
FDA updates definition of 'healthy'
The FDA shared new guidelines for when manufacturers can label food as “healthy” in a final rule published Dec. 19.
IT disruption hits Florida health system
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Florida is managing a temporary disruption in its technology systems that has impacted its computer network and phone lines.
Dartmouth Health to operate behavioral hospital
New Hampshire officials have expanded a public-private partnership between the state department of health and Dartmouth Health for the operation of Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility.
Ohio passes price transparency bill: 3 things to know
Ohio lawmakers have passed hospital price transparency legislation that now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature, The Columbus Dispatch reported Dec. 19.
Physicians tread 'minefield' of abortion bans, hospitals silent
In states with total abortion bans, federal law requires physicians to provide an abortion if it stabilizes an emergency condition, but hospitals are leaving physicians to fend for themselves to navigate this “minefield,” according to a Senate Finance …
HCA names new chief ethics and compliance officer
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has named Wendy Warren senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer, effective March 3.
GOP bill fails, leaving key healthcare provisions in limbo
Republican lawmakers on Dec. 19 failed to pass a pared-down government funding bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump after dropping a broader package he opposed.
Hospital profitability headed into 2025: 10 notes
Hospital financial metrics overall have improved slightly in 2024 and on average, hospitals are more financially stable heading into 2025 when compared with last year, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report.
