Ransomware attacks have imposed significant financial burdens on U.S. healthcare providers, with an estimated $21.9 billion lost to downtime alone since 2018, according to Comparitech.com.
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6 hospitals shuttering services in December
Becker’s has reported on six hospitals or health systems shuttering services in the last month:
Drugmakers plan price hikes for 250+ medications in 2025: Reuters
Several major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi, are set to raise prices on more than 250 branded medications in the U.S. starting Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Reuter’s exclusive report.
An uncertain era for Stark law: 12 updates in 2024
The healthcare industry is entering a transformative era as major legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Stark Law, face significant updates and reinterpretations.
'A bold move': New health system launches in Wisconsin
Black River Falls, Wis.-based Krohn Clinic, a multispecialty group, and Black River Memorial Hospital on Dec. 30 merged to create Black River Health.
17 hospital price transparency fines from highest to lowest
CMS has issued fines to 17 hospitals for alleged price transparency violations.
6 ophthalmology data breaches in 2024
Here are six ophthalmology data breaches to know from 2024:
Kansas noncompete lawsuits raise questions about rural healthcare
Two physicians recently sued Hay, Kan.-based HaysMed, alleging issues in the noncompete clauses of their employment contracts.
This pediatrician turned system chief wellness officer 'walks the walk'
Amy Jibilian, MD, has been chief wellness officer at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network for a year and a half, but it’s her 30 years of work as a pediatrician that has given her a keen understanding of the everyday challenges healthcare …
Gastro Health opens Texas location
Katy, Texas-based Gastro Health & Nutrition has opened a new clinic location in Cypress, Texas, according to a Dec. 31 report from Community Impact.
