Kaiser Permanente plans to cut 52 California positions, most tied to its Educational Theatre outreach initiative, which uses arts-based learning to promote health and wellness.
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Site-neutral payments wouldn't affect HCA's outpatient strategy, CEO says
Officials for Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare said the system is against “any program implementations that would cut Medicare hospital outpatient reimbursement,” but they don’t foresee any site-neutral policy forcing them to rethink their strateg…
Cleveland Clinic sees record patient visits, narrow operating margin in 2024
Cleveland Clinic served the largest number of patients in its history in 2024 with more than 15 million patient encounters worldwide, generating nearly $16 billion in revenue and ending the year with a 1.7% operating margin.
Patient dies after found unresponsive on hospital roof: Police
Authorities are investigating the death of a patient found unconscious on the roof of Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Ill., on Jan. 23, according to the Lake & McHenry County Scanner.
HCA Midwest names new CFO
Overland Park, Kan.-based HCA Midwest Health, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has named Jeff Ardemagni CFO.
Healthcare groups push back on WHO exit
Healthcare groups representing physicians, nurses and infection control professionals are criticizing President Donald Trump’s plans to remove the U.S. as a member of the World Health Organization, saying the move will threaten the nation’s ability to …
UMH-Sparrow workers ratify 3-year contract: 5 notes
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association have ratified a three-year contract with Lansing-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow.
More health systems bringing PBMs in house: 5 things to know
An increasing number of health systems are bringing pharmacy benefit manager services in house, a trend driven by a goal to reduce prescription drug costs, improve transparency and have more control over patient care.
Beth Israel Deaconess resident physicians vote to unionize
Resident physicians, interns and fellows employed by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston have voted to join the Committee of Interns and Residents, which is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union.
Hospital margins, revenue bumpy by region: 109 statistics
Hospitals are seeing a mix of short-term challenges and long-term growth trends, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report.”
