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AdventHealth investing $1 billion into its Orlando campus
AdventHealth is putting more than $1 billion into its Orlando campus, with the funds earmarked for construction of a new 14-story patient tower as well as expanded services.
Bills seek to tighten oversight of private equity hospital deals
Two Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers, State Senator Tim Kearney, D-Pa, and State Representative Lisa Borowski D-Pa, have reintroduced companion bills to strengthen oversight of healthcare mergers and acquisitions in Pennsylvania.
UnitedHealth Group reportedly under investigation for criminal Medicare Advantage fraud
UnitedHealth Group is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged criminal healthcare fraud, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources familiar with the investigation.
Bill setting minimum nurse-to-patient ratios reintroduced
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Oh) and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Il.), co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families, have reintroduced a bill that would create minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios across the nation…
Northwell Health awards $1.3 million for employee-led healthcare innovations
Three employee-led projects at Northwell Health, one of New York’s largest health systems, have been awarded a total of $1.3 million as part of the system’s 2025 Innovation Challenge, with the funding going to support scientific advancement in healthcare.
Michael Dowling stepping down as president and CEO of Northwell Health after 23 years
After leading Northwell Health for close to a quarter of a century, Michael Dowling is stepping down as president and CEO, effective October 1.
Dowling will transition to the role of CEO emeritus of New York’s largest nonprofit health system.
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down, Hemsley appointed
UnitedHealth Group will be suspending its 2025 outlook and said CEO Andrew Witty will be stepping down from the company’s top post, citing personal reasons.
Trump order aims to lower drug prices with most favored nation policy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that would effectively link drug prices in the U.S.to the cost of drugs abroad, and tasks Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to negotiate new prices for the dr…
Bill would expand access to digital therapeutics
Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) have reintroduced a bill that would expand access to software-based treatments and create a reimbursement pathway for software that treats medical conditions.
UCHealth to serve as Olympic medical center
UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado is extending a partnership with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, serving as a national medical center for athletes who live and train in Colorado Springs.
