In 2023, the most infectious stages of syphilis saw the first substantial decline in more than two decades as the epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases appears to be slowing, the CDC said Nov. 12.
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Healthcare's most dangerous workplaces
In 2023, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, down 8.4% from 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 8.
Minnesota hospital taps CFO
Litchfield, Minn.-based Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics has named Tyler Ulseth CFO, according to a Nov. 11 post on his LinkedIn page.
DOJ sues to block Optum's $3.3B Amedisys acquisition: 10 things to know
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, to prevent its planned $3.3 billion acquisition of home health provider Amedisys, Bloomberg reported Nov. 12.
4 children's hospital projects worth $1B+ in 2024
Four health systems are planning or have opened new pediatric facilities in 2024, each costing $1 billion or more.
Kaiser Permanente's ASC strategy
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is a massive player in the healthcare industry and continues to make significant plays in the ASC space, marked by increasingly large deals to expand their presence and a series of ASC purchases and developments….
Houston Methodist hospital names COO
Houston Methodist Baytown has appointed Brett Brosseau as chief operating officer.
Physicians want greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals
The American Medical Association has voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies to ensure such hospitals adhere to their charitable mission and justify their tax-exempt status.
Jefferson posts $78M loss in fiscal Q1
Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, owner of Jefferson Health, posted a $77.6 million operating loss (-3% margin) in the first fiscal quarter of 2025, compared to a $48 million operating loss (-2% margin) in the same quarter last year, acco…
How independent practices can survive another year of CMS pay cuts
Physicians are increasingly concerned about independent practice viability amid another 2.83% cut by CMS.
