On Jan. 28, labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins published a blog post highlighting the legal issues that are top of mind for healthcare leaders in 2025.
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State Department green-lights resumption of HIV medication program
The Trump administration issued a waiver to allow the continuation of lifesaving HIV medications through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief, following a recent halt to the program, The New York Times reported Jan. 28.
HCA names chief academic officer for GME
Juan Sanchez, MD, was appointed chief academic officer for graduate medical education at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, the for-profit hospital operator confirmed to Becker’s Jan. 29.
6 more states sharpening PE regulation
At least six state legislatures have introduced bills in the last two weeks to increase regulatory scrutiny of private equity mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare space.
AdventHealth adds Dr. Eric Guerra
AdventHealth Medical Group has added Eric Guerra, MD, to its team of cardiologists.
Hospital CEOs prep for 'devastating' Medicaid cuts
Medicaid is under scrutiny as Republican lawmakers eye big healthcare budget cuts for this year.
Oregon governor intervenes in Providence strike
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has stepped in amid an open-ended strike that began Jan. 10 at Providence hospitals and clinics across the state.
Indiana hospital plan collapses after 'enormous' cost spike
Edgewood, Ky.-based St. Elizabeth Healthcare has postponed the construction of a new hospital campus in Greendale, Ind., according to a Jan. 29 news release shared with Becker’s.
Jackson Health's fundraiser under scrutiny for possible fund 'misappropriation'
Management for Jackson Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Miami-based Jackson Health System, recently discovered “potential misappropriation of foundation funds” and reported the findings to law enforcement.
Mount Sinai launches same-day heart health assessments
New York City-based Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital now offers patients same-day heart health assessments through its Comprehensive Health Program.
