A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Feb. 6 approved a preliminary plan for Prospect Medical Holdings to hand over operations of Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health to FTI Consulting, a state-backed receiver and advisory firm, according to Bloomberg.
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CDC to healthcare leaders: Ensure Ebola readiness
As a precaution, the CDC is urging U.S. healthcare organizations to reinforce Ebola preparedness protocols amid a newly confirmed outbreak in Uganda.
Physicians working more but generating less revenue
Physician productivity and pay increased during the fourth quarter of 2024, but reimbursement for hospitals remained low, according to Kaufman Hall’s “Physician Flash Report.”
Another Texas hospital fined for alleged price transparency violation
CMS has fined Bellaire, Texas-based First Surgical Hospital $62,016 for alleged price transparency violations, according to a Feb. 6 update on its price transparency enforcement website.
Cleveland Clinic hospital taps chief nursing officer
Julia Gorecki, BSN, RN, was named vice president and chief nursing officer at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital.
Healthcare's job gains in January: 5 things to know
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 43,700 jobs in January, with gains in hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and home healthcare services, according to the latest jobs report published Feb. 7.
What 2 female physician leaders want the next generation to know
Physicians are inspired to pursue careers in medicine for various reasons — some by early exposure to healthcare, others by a love of learning.
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens, Optum Rx over son's death
A Wisconsin couple has filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager Optum Rx and Walgreens, alleging their son’s death was linked to a sudden price increase in his asthma medication.
HCA Idaho hospital names COO
Blake Rose has been named COO of HCA Healthcare’s Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.
Sarasota Memorial's $450M investment in care access
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System is advancing plans to expand access to care with a $450 million hospital project in North Port, Fla.
