Christus Health Ark-La-Tex, part of Irving, Texas-based Christus Health, has completed its purchase of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas, according to a Nov. 1 news release shared with Becker’s.
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Physicians want more transparency for prior authorizations
Physicians are struggling to find clear, quick answers to their questions about prior authorization requirements, according to Medscape’s 2024 “‘They’re Awful and Impede Patient Care’: Medscape Physicians and Prior Authorizations Report 2024.”
Sterling Physician Group adds 6 physicians, specialists
Moultrie, Ga.-based Sterling Physician Group recently added six physicians to its medical staff, The Moultrie Observer reported Oct. 31.
US drugmakers seek to curb reliance on China
U.S. pharmaceutical companies are seeking to lessen their reliance on China-based companies for drug production, ingredients and research, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 1.
The project putting Stanford nurses into development roles
Stanford (Calif.) Health Care is collaborating with Microsoft and Epic to develop an AI tool for ambient listening in clinical settings to streamline nursing documentation.
Alabama hospital partners with Medline for environmental services products
Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital has named Medline as its primary supplier for environmental services products. The partnership builds on their existing relationship, as Medline has been Jackson Hospital’s medical surgical prime vendor for over …
HCA Q3 revenue by geographic group
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare posted revenues of $17.5 billion in the third quarter of 2024, up from $16.2 billion over the same period in 2023.
Ascension Kansas hospital acquires urgent care provider: 6 things to know
Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan (Kan.) acquired K+Stat Urgent Care’s assets, effective Nov. 1, according to an Oct. 31 news release shared with Becker’s.
Inside Northwell's employee health game plan
When it comes to improving employee well-being, New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has taken a multi-pronged approach, offering services including team member health services, stress management resources and support for healthy eating goals.
Paid sick leave on the ballot in 3 states: 7 things to know
Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska voters will decide whether workers in those states should earn paid sick leave.
