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California AG greenlights CHI-Dignity merger, with conditions
The California Department of Justice has blessed the merger between Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives, but the approval carries several conditions.
UPMC reports strong growth in admissions, observation visits
UPMC saw strong growth in admissions and observation visits during the first nine months of 2018, as well as strong revenue growth in its outpatient sector.
Hospitals urge CMS to keep on requiring ASC patient transfer agreements
Hospitals are urging the CMS to not finalize a proposal that will end the need for a written transfer agreement between them and ambulatory surgery centers when an ASC surgical patient is facing a medical emergency.
Politics could drive 2019 congressional action on rural health
Moves to shore up financially struggling rural hospitals could be smart politics for both parties, as well as for President Donald Trump, heading into the 2020 elections.
HealthCare.gov sign-ups drop 400,000 during open enrollment
Americans are signing up for coverage through the federal marketplace at a slower rate this year, new CMS data show. But some states with their own insurance exchanges have reported higher sign-ups during open enrollment.
FDA to review its human testing protocols
The FDA hired a research firm to find out if its current process for approving or denying human testing request needs to be revamped.
Mercy shooting highlights importance of drills, preparing staff
The shooting Monday at Chicago’s Mercy Hospital and Medical Center again highlighted healthcare settings’ vulnerability to violent acts. A growing number of providers are taking steps to make their facilities more secure from such events.
Atrium Health lawsuit exposes gray legal area, attorneys say
Attorneys say whether a not-for-profit health system qualifies as a governmental entity that’s exempt from federal rules on pension plans could expose gray legal area.
Walgreens in talks with Humana: report
The Deerfield, Ill.-based pharmacy and Louisville, Ky.-based insurance giant are discussing a variety of strategic ventures, including taking equity stakes in each other.
CMS unveils new nursing home safety effort
The CMS is seeking to improve quality of care at nursing homes via a new safety training effort.
