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FTC merger enforcement hits highest level in 20 years
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department filed 50 merger enforcement actions in fiscal year 2022 — the highest level of enforcement activity in more than 20 years.
Ohio hospital faces lawsuit for vendor breach
Salem (Ohio) Community Hospital is facing a lawsuit due to a breach at medical transcription service Perry Johnson & Associates which led some of the hospital’s patient data to be compromised, NBC-affiliate WFMJ reported Dec. 21.
The major healthcare deals of 2023
Healthcare disruptors such as Amazon, CVS Health and VillageMD spent billions in 2023 to increase their presence in the healthcare space through mergers and acquisitions.
4 key ways HHS is using AI
While HHS works to set regulations and guidelines for artificial intelligence’s use in healthcare, the agency is also putting the technology to work in its own day-to-day operations, according to a Dec. 20 Politico report.
The pebbles in hospital leaders' shoes
This year brought continued workforce issues and misperceptions about healthcare, but it also inspired health system executives to construct their goalposts for 2024.
Confluence Health taps chief medical officer
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Confluence Health has appointed James Murray, MD, permanent chief medical officer.
New governance structure unveiled for OSF
The creation of a new governance framework for Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare will involve a collaborative effort between the Catholic Diocese of Peoria and the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis.
Pharmacy seeks class-action suit over UnitedHealth PBM fees
An Iowa pharmacy filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its pharmacy benefit manager, accusing the company of “unconscionable” DIR fees.
Workers at Prime hospital fired after taking concerns to corporate: Union
Seven healthcare workers participating in a strike at Prime Healthcare’s St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif., were notified Dec. 20 that they were being fired, according to their union, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare …
New York health system saw on-demand virtual care increase 25% in 2023
Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has made significant strides to improve patient care access over the last year.
