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2 health systems to air Super Bowl ads

New York City-based NYU Langone Health and Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health will air Super Bowl commercials Feb. 9.

50M Americans travel 25+ miles for GI care

Nearly 50 million Americans have to travel 25 miles or more for access to a gastroenterologist, according to a February study published in Gastroenterology.

Martha's Vineyard practice faces closure 

One of only two free-standing medical centers on Martha’s Vineyard is at risk of shutting down, raising concerns for more than 1,000 patients who rely on its services, the Vineyard Gazette reported Feb. 5. 

Jury sides with Midwest Anesthesia Providers in $2.6M wrongful death suit

A St. Louis County jury has ruled in favor of Midwest Anesthesia Providers in a medical malpractice suit alleging wrongful death, according to a Feb. 3 report from Missouri Lawyers Media.

Virginia medical office building sells for $7.8M

A medical office building in Fairfax, Va., has sold for $7.85 million, according to a Feb. 5 report from CityBiz.

VCU Health acquires land near former project site

Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has purchased 8.5 acres of land in Chesterfield, Va., for what is expected to be a new outpatient surgery center, according to a Feb. 6 report from Richmond BizSense.

Vanderbilt Health acquires Tennessee cardiology practice

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center entered an agreement to acquire Tennova Healthcare’s cardiology practice in Clarksville, Tenn.

7 maternity service closures in 2025

Amid ongoing financial challenges, workforce shortages and declining birth rates, many hospitals and health systems are being forced to close maternity services in 2025.

REH model gives New York hospital financial lifeline

Clifton-Fine Hospital in Star Lake, N.Y., has converted to rural emergency hospital designation, which CMS established to address concerns over rural hospital closures and provide rural facilities a potential alternative to closure. 

States attempt to protect 340B with new bills: 7 notes

As pharmaceutical companies push back against the 340B Drug Pricing Program, several states, including Utah, Colorado, Arkansas, Maine and Nebraska, are introducing legislation to protect the program and ensure continued access to discounted medication…