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Jefferson Health may purchase Temple University Health System’s cancer center
The Philadelphia-based academic health systems have an exclusive 90-day window to determine whether the acquisition will be a good fit. They will also evaluate the sale of Temple’s interest in Health Partners Plans.
Liberal lawmakers challenge Trump with drug cost legislation
Challenging the Trump administration on a high-profile consumer issue, leading congressional liberals plan to unveil a package of bills Thursday designed to radically reduce what Americans pay for prescription drugs by linking prices to lower costs…
Editorial: How this Congress might redefine women’s issues
Here’s hoping the pink wave washes the label of “women’s issues” off the legislative agenda.
Community Health Systems falls short of 2018 hospital divestiture target
Community Health Systems generated $400 million in gross proceeds on hospital divestitures in 2018, less than half of its $1.3 billion target, leaders from the hospital chain said Wednesday
Health insurers are in for a stable ratings future
Ratings agency S&P Global predicts that U.S. health insurers’ credit ratings will remain stable thanks to diminished legislative uncertainty and factors ensuring growth across several lines of business.
DSH: the brewing battle over billions that could get complicated
A proposal from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to redistribute DSH money more equitably among states has a short runway to get congressional support ahead of a key September deadline. Can it get there?
Press Ganey appoints Joe Greskoviak as new CEO
Press Ganey has promoted Joe Greskoviak to CEO of the patient satisfaction consultancy. Longtime CEO Patrick Ryan is now executive chairman.
Male workers face DNA testing after comatose woman had baby
Police have served a search warrant to get DNA from all male employees at a long-term care facility in Phoenix where a patient in a vegetative state for years gave birth, triggering reviews by state agencies and highlighting safety concerns.
Experimental app might spot drug overdoses in time to help
Scientists are creating a smartphone app that beams sound waves to measure breathing — and summon help if it stops. It could be a novel new way to detect opioid overdoses.
Akorn receives warning letter from FDA
The Food and Drug Administration found an Akorn facility violated current good manufacturing practice regulations. The drugmaker’s stock has taken a hit due to the warning letter.
