Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital’s property has been returned to the Pajaro Valley Health Care District.
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Dr. Pronovost's wish for SEP-1 and other quality measurements
CMS releases a new rule for hospitals, healthcare organizations criticize the decision, the rule goes into effect anyway, and the cycle continues. Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, wants to see this story be rewritten.
15 new ASCs in October
Here are 15 ASCs that were opened or announced in the last month, as reported by Becker’s:
2 drug companies to pay $49M in alleged inflation scheme
Two drug companies will pay a combined $49.1 million for their alleged involvement in schemes to inflate drug prices and limit competition in the generic pharmaceuticals market nationwide, the Connecticut Law Tribune reported Oct. 31.
Bellin Region president to retire
Chris Woleske, who has held leadership roles with Bellin Health and Bellin and Gundersen Health System for more than 26 years, is retiring as executive vice president and Bellin Region president.
Fitch downgrades Missouri system's rating two notches
Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Healthcare System’s rating was downgraded to “BBB-” from “BBB+” by Fitch.
Dengue fever cases more than double 2024 total: 4 notes
The number of dengue fever cases is now more than double the total cases from last year, ABC News reported Oct. 31.
4 health system, hospital CIO exits
In 2024, four hospital and health system CIOs have left or announced plans to leave their roles.
Cardiologist's license suspended following $1.9M fraud conviction
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has permanently revoked the license of a cardiologist who owned and operated Matawan-Aberdeen Heart & Medical Center in Matawan, N.J., following his conviction in a $1.9 million fraud scheme.
A flurry of ASC lawsuits shifting the industry
In the last month, five lawsuits have emerged with significant implications for the ASC industry, covering critical issues from fraud and reimbursement disputes to rising nuclear verdicts and malpractice settlements.
