Hospital financial metrics overall have improved slightly in 2024 and on average, hospitals are more financially stable heading into 2025 when compared with last year, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report.
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Ascension ransomware attack affects 5 million
The May 8 ransomware attack on St. Louis-based Ascension has affected 5.6 million individuals.
Senators introduce bill to close No Surprises Act's 'enforcement gap'
Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill they say aims to bolster the No Surprises Act by ensuring health insurers “reimburse providers promptly so costs are not passed along to patients.”
7 things to know about Gen X in the workplace
While U.S. employers focus on aligning retention and workplace culture efforts across multiple generations, one generation may be overlooked: Generation X.
OSU Wexner CEO's blueprint for improving care in 2025
John Warner, MD, has served as CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and an executive vice president at Ohio State since 2023.
Essentia: City cannot terminate affiliation agreement
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health told city of Fosston, Minn., leaders that the city does not have the authority to unilaterally terminate an agreement allowing the health system to control Fosston Hospital.
'A pretty ugly picture': Health systems brace for 2025
Hospitals and health systems reported slow margin improvement in 2024, and Fitch expects similar sluggishness in 2025. While some systems are reporting strong balance sheets, others see big financial headwinds in the coming year.
California system labor deal provides 20% pay raise
Members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United and hospital board members have approved a new four-year labor contract between the union and Salinas Valley Health Medical Center.
NYC Health + Hospitals name 2 chief medical officers
New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals has appointed chief medical officers to two of the health system’s long-term care facilities.
Allegheny Health Network appoints chief medical officer
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has named Bethany Casagranda, DO, chief medical officer. Dr. Casagranda will also serve as president of Allegheny Clinic, the system’s physician organization.
