GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Saxenda might benefit stroke survivors and reduce some patients’ healthcare costs, according to researchers.
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OSF HealthCare hospital names president
Jackie Kernan, MSN, RN, has been named president of OSF HealthCare St. Katharine Medical Center in Dixon, Ill.
GLP-1's $411B conundrum
Should employers, patients, or insurers bear the largest share of an annual $411 billion cost?
Pennsylvania health system sale collapses
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems’ planned $120 million sale of Commonwealth Health to a newly formed nonprofit organization has collapsed.
Texas system addresses closure of 2 freestanding EDs amid contractor disputes
More information has come to light following the closure of two Amarillo, Texas-based Northwest Texas Healthcare System freestanding EDs in late November due to hospital contractor NES Health’s inability to pay employees.
Maryland attorney convicted in $25M hospital extortion plot
A Maryland medical malpractice attorney known for his aggressive tactics faces up to 20 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of attempting to extort $25 million from the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore.
What's going on with site neutrality?
Many ASCs have voiced support for site neutrality, which would create parity between ASC and hospital reimbursements, yet has been met with pushback from hospitals.
5 ASC controversies in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on five ASC controversies in the last month.
Salem Health seeks dismissal of $15M monopoly lawsuit
On Nov. 22, Salem (Ore.) Health filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged its efforts to expand heart care in the area is an unlawful attempt to build a monopoly, Salem Reporter reported Nov. 25.
Vertical integration in cardiology practices cuts patient 'value:' 5 things to know
Vertical integration across independent cardiologists has led to higher costs in Medicare over the last 15 years with “minimal evidence” of any increase in quality of care, according to findings presented during 2024 American Heart Association Scientif…
