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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. 

Memorial Healthcare System's new strategy to limit ED boarding

Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System is opening a centralized care coordination center in an effort to optimize bed capacity and reduce emergency department boarding across its six acute-care facilities.  

APhA calls for action amid pharmacy closures: 3 notes

The American Pharmacists Association voiced concern over the rising number of pharmacy closures, saying they threaten access to pharmacists, particularly in rural and underserved communities, according to an Oct. 29 news release from the organization.&…

Michigan Medicine cancer center gifted $50M: 4 things to know

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, part of Michigan Medicine, has received a $50 million donation.