U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied a request from 14 Democratic state attorneys general to immediately enforce broad restrictions against the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, The Hill reported Feb. 18.
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems reported an operating income of $542 million (4.3% margin) in 2024, down from a $957 million gain (7.7% margin) in 2023, according to financial results published Feb. 18.
Despite investor concerns over potential Medicaid cuts, executives of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, remained confident in financial stability in a Feb. 12 earnings call.
From low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates to staffing shortages, California’s ASCs are navigating several financial, workforce and market challenges impeding success.