Pennsylvania filed an emergency motion Dec. 1 in bankruptcy court after Dallas-based Steward Health Care requested $3 million per month by Dec. 2 for its Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center or it would begin closing the 163-bed hospital.
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Ozempic is becoming cheaper
Amid continued demand and coverage restrictions around GLP-1s, the prices of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Rybelsus have dropped significantly for individuals covered by Medicare and commercial insurance, according to a new report from HHS.
Illinois hospital closes child care center
Pittsfield, Ill.-based Illini Community Hospital, part of Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Health System, has shared plans to close its child care center Feb. 28, 2025.
Alabama hospital names new CEO
Nathan Tudor has been named CEO of Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville, Ala.
Vandalia Health names new medical center CNO
Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health has appointed Diana Landsverk, BSN, RN, to serve as chief nursing officer for the system’s Elkins, W.Va-based Davis Medical Center.
Luminis Health taps chief human resources officer
Amy Beales has been named chief human resources officer of Annapolis, Md.-based Luminis Health, effective Dec. 1.
4 sentenced in a $54.3M fraud, kickback scheme
Four Florida individuals have been sentenced for their role in a $54.3 million health care fraud scheme in which they paid kickbacks and bribes to telemarketers and physicians to secure orders for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
Proposal for AI regulation in healthcare draws Republican criticism
Some Republican lawmakers are opposing plans to regulate AI in healthcare, specifically a Department of Health and Human Services proposal to establish assurance labs that would evaluate AI tools, Politico reported Dec. 2.
Proposal for AI regulation in healthcare draws Republican criticism
Some Republican lawmakers are opposing plans to regulate AI in healthcare, specifically a Department of Health and Human Services proposal to establish assurance labs that would evaluate AI tools, Politico reported Dec. 2.
Providence names regional CNO
Providence Swedish North Puget Sound has appointed Mila Sprouse, MSN, RN, to serve as chief nursing officer, according to a Dec. 2 news release sent to Becker’s.
