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CHI Franciscan, Washington state settle suit over alleged antitrust violations in physician group acquisition, partnership agreement
State argued CHI Franciscan acquisition of WestSound Orthopaedics and professional services agreement with The Doctors Clinic limited patient choice, set up price hikes.
New York City nurses threaten strike over staffing, working conditions at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, New York Presbyterian
The strike, if it happens would affect more than 10,000 nurses and would likely prove costly for the systems involved.
Hospital employees are clicking on phishing emails, and that’s a problem, JAMA study shows
More than 2.9 million simulated emails were sent to employees at six hospitals, and nearly one in seven were clicked on, the study said.
Physicians for Fair Coverage proposes ban on surprise medical bills for out-of- network care, creation of reimbursement standards
Proposal creates a national protocol for alternative dispute resolution, which would prohibit surprise bills and establish reimbursement standards.
While the price of healthcare is growing, utilization is dropping and price variations persist, report says
Report analyzed more than 1.8 billion commercial healthcare claims and data visualization to benchmark prices and use across 112 metropolitan areas from 2012 to 2016.
Urgent care centers grow in number, reach, thanks to comprehensive capabilities, convenience, millennial demand
Capital Regional Medical Center hit with $1.1 million verdict after hospital visitor slips, falls on wet floor
According to law firm representing victim, $1.1 million award is compensation for the "permanent and severe injuries" she suffered after falling on wet floor.
American Medical Association urges more time for detailed feedback on ONC, CMS information blocking rules
Moving too quickly could lead to unintended consequences that could negatively impact patient privacy, physician burden, the AMA said.
Medical University of South Carolina completes acquisition of 4 hospitals from Community Health Systems
The facilities have been rebranded with the MUSC name, growing the system by 827 beds in the milestone deal.
CDC urges hospitals to step up their protections, protocols against staph infections
