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Hospital groups weigh residency slot expansion bill: 5 notes

A draft Senate bill to expand Medicare-supported residency slots is receiving mixed reactions from hospitals.

ASCs in the wake of natural disasters: 10 notes on response efforts

In the last year, several regions of the U.S. have been hit with devastating natural disasters, from wildfires to hurricanes. 

The action item that helped HonorHealth 'quickly' integrate 3 Steward hospitals

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth saw significant growth at the end of 2024 with the Oct. 3 acquisition of three Dallas-based Steward Health Care hospitals in Arizona, bringing the health system’s portfolio to nine hospitals.

Cardiologists on the move in January

Here are five cardiologists who joined new hospitals and health systems in January, as reported by Becker’s.

McKesson acquires majority stake in Prism Vision in $850M deal 

McKesson Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Prism Vision Holdings from Quad-C for approximately $850 million.

In-house vs. outsourced dialysis services: 5 study findings

Some U.S. hospitals that operate in-house dialysis services might benefit from outsourcing them, as inpatient discharge and length of stay rates increase, according to an analysis from Sg2, a Vizient company.

10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements

From federal prosecutors dismissing charges against a Texas physician accused of illegally accessing and sharing private medical records, to UnitedHealthcare settling proton beam therapy coverage lawsuits, here are 10 recent healthcare industry lawsuit…

HCA plans 3 new freestanding emergency centers in Florida

HCA Florida Healthcare’s West Florida Division, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, plans to build three new freestanding emergency rooms across several Florida counties, according to a system news release.

HCA plans 3 new freestanding emergency centers in Florida

HCA Florida Healthcare’s West Florida Division, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, plans to build three new freestanding emergency rooms across several Florida counties, according to a system news release.

How 1 OhioHealth hospital is enhancing continuity of care

OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville, part of Columbus-based OhioHealth, has invested $10 million in facility upgrades to enhance patient care.