Our 2018 midterm elections tracker includes updated election results from election night, including congressional and gubernatorial races, as well as ballot measures affecting issues such as Medicaid expansion.
Category: Modern Healthcare
House sweep pits Dems against Trump (and maybe Pharma)
House Democrats hold the gavels for the first time in nearly a decade in a newly divided Congress where no one expects sweeping changes … but where President Donald Trump will meet opposition oversight.
Beaumont to build $45 million mental health hospital in Southeast Mich.
Beaumont Health and hospital management company Universal Health Services will build a $45 million hospital in Dearborn dedicated to mental health services.
Tenet narrows net loss in third quarter of 2018
While Tenet Healthcare Corp.’s revenue in the third quarter fell due to divestitures, it still beat analysts’ expectations.
Nursing home star ratings don’t reflect patient safety events
A new study finds patient safety measures don’t have a strong influence on the overall star rating a nursing home will receive on CMS’ Nursing Home Compare website.
Most hospitals fail to improve their workplaces, harming patient care
Only 21% of 535 hospitals analyzed showed sizable improvements in workplace environment scores, according to a new study. Patients have suffered as a result.
Most hospitals fail to improve their workplaces, harming patient care
Only 21% of 535 hospitals analyzed showed sizable improvements in workplace environment scores, according to a new study. Patients have suffered as a result.
Medicare for All PAC only endorses 7 House Democrat candidates
The new political action committee organized to promote a single payer healthcare platform endorsed fewer than 10 Democratic House candidates.
Rockwell Medical hires new CFO after $1.5 million settlement with previous execs
The Wixom, Mich.-based bioscience technology company appointed Angus Smith to oversee financial operations effective later this month, according to a Friday announcement from the company.
Virginia facing high unexpected Medicaid costs
Virginia is facing an approximately $460 million bill for unexpected Medicaid costs that hamper proposed new spending on things like school improvements or tax breaks for the poor.
