The executive team at Marshall, Mich.-based Oaklawn Hospital knew they had a problem when the only oncologist in town retired, leaving the community with very limited access to treatment.
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A hospital's journey 4 years after bankruptcy
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children struggled financially for years, but other local health systems and institutions won’t let it sink.
'We need payer partners': How Mercy is tackling healthcare's friction points
Hospitals nationwide are navigating increasingly burdensome insurer policies, incentivizing systems to seek innovative partners to address rising care costs and access issues.
Judge dismisses IU Health antitrust lawsuit
A federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against Indianapolis based-Indiana University Health. The lawsuit was filed by vascular surgeon Ricardo Vasquez, MD, who alleged the health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior.
Baton Rouge General plans neighborhood hospital
Baton Rouge (La.) General, which operates over 600 licensed beds across three campuses, plans to open a 40,000-square-foot neighborhood hospital in Denham Springs, La.
HCA Florida hospital names CEO
Joe Rudisill was appointed CEO of HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, according to an Oct. 30 news release shared with Becker’s.
8 billing-cycle partner red flags for ASCs
It is not uncommon for ASCs, especially smaller facilities, to outsource billing operations to revenue cycle management companies.
USPI investment the 'most accretive thing to bring value' to Tenet
Tenet Healthcare is continuing to expand its investment and spending in its ASC division, Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International.
ASCs battle hospitals' deep pockets for labor
ASCs in many markets are finding themselves in direct competition with hospitals, which can often offer higher salaries, for staff recruitment and retention.
Lassa fever: 6 notes for clinicians
On Oct. 28, Iowa’s health department confirmed the death of a middle-aged resident who contracted Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa but rare in the U.S.
