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Pennsylvania hospital's $400K in unpaid taxes, fees scrutinized
Prospect Medical, the parent company of Crozer Health System, is fighting the tax assessment for its Ridley Park, Pa.-based hospital, and the $400,000 in unpaid taxes and fees could mean higher taxes, according to a CBS News Philadelphia report.
Healthcare professionalism isn't dead
Bullying, rudeness and violence have permeated headlines about the healthcare industry lately. In the post-pandemic era — one riddled with anxious patients and burnt-out providers, all still dealing with the consequences of prolonged isolation — it can…
How high-volume hospitals are closing care gaps
Leaders at high-volume emergency departments are finding new ways to eliminate care gaps while reducing unnecessary visits.
Kansas system updates hiring protocol after former CFO allegedly lied about criminal past
Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health is owning up to its missteps and taking action in the aftermath of firing their CFO Mike Rogers in October after they discovered that he had changed his name and was a convicted felon.
Wisconsin hospital CEO resigns
Dave Smith has resigned as CEO of Lancaster, Wis.-based Grant Regional Health Center, effective at the end of December.
New Mexico researchers develop cholesterol vaccine
Researchers at Albuquerque-based University of New Mexico School of Medicine have created a new LDL cholesterol vaccine.
Health system C-suites rethink their competitive edge
For decades, hospitals have touted high-quality care, clinical excellence and affordable access to care as their competitive advantage in crowded markets. But what happens when automation, data-driven insights and value-based care equalizes the field?
5 largest donations to hospitals in 2023
In 2023, health systems in New York, Michigan and California all received donations of $100 million or more.
KKR to buy stake in health IT company valued at $11B
Global investment firm KKR is in discussions with Veritas Capital to acquire a 50% stake in Cotiviti, a healthcare analytics company, for between $10 billion and $11 billion, Bloomberg reported Dec. 12.
Grady expands ICU capacity by 42% after Wellstar closure
Fifty-two new ICU beds have gone live at Grady Memorial Hospital — an expansion meant to support increased demand the hospital has experienced since WellStar Health System’s Atlanta Medical Center closed in October 2022.
