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Bill could slow dissolution of Minnesota system board
A last-minute bill drawn up by the Minnesota House Finance and Policy Committee could create another roadblock for ongoing efforts to dissolve the Hennepin Healthcare System board of directors’ oversight of Minneapolis-based Hennepin County Medical Cen…
Nurses advocate for DHS STEM designation
Some nurses are pushing for federal agencies to recognize the vocation as a STEM profession, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported April 30.
Fewer nurses intend to leave healthcare, surveys suggest
Survey data trends suggest fewer nurses intend to leave the field compared to last year.
Complaint alleging California hospital chiefs overpaid own firms $23M rejected
The Fair Political Practices Commission has rejected a union’s complaint that alleges Bakersfield, Calif.-based Kern County Hospital Authority overpaid its executives through their own private consulting firms.
Lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate Americans' $220B in medical debt
A group of federal lawmakers, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, have introduced legislation they say would eliminate all $220 billion in medical debt held by Americans.
California system to build inpatient rehab hospital
Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health is partnering with Lifepoint Rehabilitation to open an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Loma Linda.
More hospitals demand payment upfront before performing surgeries
More hospitals and surgery centers are demanding patients pay in advance for nonemergency procedures and are rescheduling surgeries when payment is not received beforehand, The Wall Street Journal reported May 9.
HCA kicks off construction on $231M Florida hospital
Davie-based HCA Florida Healthcare, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has kicked off construction on its $231 million HCA Florida Gainesville (Fla.) Hospital.
Op-ed: Would leaders choose Steward hospitals for care?
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, continue to assure the public that the health system’s hospitals will provide good care despite the company recently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
GLP-1s: 8 things hospital leaders should know
A blockbuster drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and Trulicity is pioneering avenues in the healthcare industry and redefining obesity care as the weight loss therapy market stretches toward $100 billion.
