As the healthcare industry continues to see changes and competitive pressures, many health systems are branching out past their local markets to increase care delivery and provide sustainable growth through cross-market mergers.
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Walgreens pays $100M to settle overcharging allegations
Walgreens has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the pharmacy chain of inflating prescription drug prices for insured customers.
Houston Methodist's new CFO's strategic plan for the system
With just one month as executive vice president and CFO of Houston Methodist under his belt, Anthony DeFurio has stepped into his new role with a clear vision for the future of the health system.
Patient engagement explodes in IT: 5 things to know
Patient-centric health IT has surged in the past decade, ONC reported.
Integris Health taps new CIO from Mercy
Oklahoma City-based Integris Health has named Dan Magoc its new CIO.
The latest healthcare cyberthreat? Bored teenagers
A new cyberthreat in healthcare is coming not from state-sponsored hackers or technologically sophisticated cybercriminal gangs — but from bored teens.
Montana Lifepoint hospital taps CEO from Utah
Greg Cook has been named CEO of Community Medical Center in Missoula, Mont., effective Nov. 25.
Encompass plans Florida rehab hospital
Encompass Health shared plans to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Texas hospital pays $14.2M to settle self-disclosed Stark law, Medicare violations
Horizon Medical Center of Denton, Texas, has agreed to pay $14.2 million to settle potential Medicare regulation and Stark Law violations.
California hospital delays obstetrics cut after nurse pushback
A California hospital is delaying plans to close its obstetrics department through at least Jan. 31, following pressure from the California Nurses Association and the state’s health department.
