Ohio lawmakers have passed hospital price transparency legislation that now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature, The Columbus Dispatch reported Dec. 19.
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Physicians tread 'minefield' of abortion bans, hospitals silent
In states with total abortion bans, federal law requires physicians to provide an abortion if it stabilizes an emergency condition, but hospitals are leaving physicians to fend for themselves to navigate this “minefield,” according to a Senate Finance …
HCA names new chief ethics and compliance officer
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has named Wendy Warren senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer, effective March 3.
GOP bill fails, leaving key healthcare provisions in limbo
Republican lawmakers on Dec. 19 failed to pass a pared-down government funding bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump after dropping a broader package he opposed.
Hospital profitability headed into 2025: 10 notes
Hospital financial metrics overall have improved slightly in 2024 and on average, hospitals are more financially stable heading into 2025 when compared with last year, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report.
Ascension ransomware attack affects 5 million
The May 8 ransomware attack on St. Louis-based Ascension has affected 5.6 million individuals.
Senators introduce bill to close No Surprises Act's 'enforcement gap'
Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill they say aims to bolster the No Surprises Act by ensuring health insurers “reimburse providers promptly so costs are not passed along to patients.”
7 things to know about Gen X in the workplace
While U.S. employers focus on aligning retention and workplace culture efforts across multiple generations, one generation may be overlooked: Generation X.
OSU Wexner CEO's blueprint for improving care in 2025
John Warner, MD, has served as CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and an executive vice president at Ohio State since 2023.
Essentia: City cannot terminate affiliation agreement
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health told city of Fosston, Minn., leaders that the city does not have the authority to unilaterally terminate an agreement allowing the health system to control Fosston Hospital.
