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Deaconess, Kentucky system acquisition moves forward: 5 things to know

More details have emerged regarding Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System’s plan to acquire Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health.

Kaiser Permanente posts $608M operating loss in Q3

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente posted a $608 million operating loss (-2.1% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2024, down from an operating income of $156 million (0.6% operating margin) in the same quarter last year, according to its No…

2nd union plans strike at U of California

AFSCME Local 3299, a union representing University of California service and patient care workers, has scheduled a systemwide strike for Nov. 20 and 21.  

Mayo Clinic advances healthcare AI: 4 notes

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has been one of the earliest and most aggressive adopters of healthcare artificial intelligence.

Judge dismisses lawsuit over New York system CEO's firing: 8 notes

A New York City judge dismissed a lawsuit against the chair of One Brooklyn Health’s board of trustees, originally filed in December.

How AdventHealth used AI to identify 23% more patients with cancer risk

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has launched a pilot program designed to harness AI to assess a patient’s risk of developing breast cancer. 

Arkansas hospital dismisses CEO, nursing director

Eureka Springs (Ark.) Hospital CEO Angie Shaw was terminated following a unanimous vote by the hospital commission on Nov. 1, the Eureka Springs Times-Echo reported Nov. 7.

Texas sues another physician over gender-affirming care to minors

A third physician in Texas is facing legal action over a state law that restricts medical providers from providing gender transition-related care to minors. 

NLRB files complaint against post-acute care network

The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Cincinnati-based CommuniCare, a post-acute care network, for allegedly attempting to enforce stay-or-pay employment agreements.

Jefferson delays 3% pay raise for 42,000 workers

Jefferson Health is delaying a 3% pay increase for more than 42,000 employees from January to July as part of its plan to strengthen financial performance, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Nov. 8.