Lewiston, Maine-based St. Mary’s Health System is suing HHS for allegedly unlawfully withholding Medicare payments from the cash-strapped system, Maine Public Radio reported Jan. 14.
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New Jersey physician pleads guilty to illegal oxycodone distribution scheme
A Roselle Park, N.J.-based physician has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally distributing oxycodone
Eli Lilly urges pause on drug price negotiations
Eli Lilly is leading a push with other pharmaceutical companies to request a pause in the Biden administration’s drug pricing negotiations, even as officials prepare to release a new list of medications to be targeted for price reductions, Bloomberg re…
The 'luxury of choice' shifts outpatient spine
Outpatient spine procedures have seen explosive growth over the last 10 years — a pattern that could continue as technology rapidly advances in the industry.
New Jersey system taps chief clinical officer
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health has promoted Jennifer Khelil, DO, from chief medical officer to executive vice president and chief clinical officer.
Trump considers 3 leaders for health policy roles: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to select three health policy experts to senior roles at CMS, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post in a Jan. 14 report.
Baylor Scott & White hospital opens expansion project
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock (Texas) has opened an expansion that doubles the hospital’s capacity, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
Tennessee op-ed argues state CON laws stifle healthcare access
The Tennessee legislature recently passed reforms to the state’s certificate-of-need laws that will gradually phase out state CON requirements for ASCs, among other changes.
9 systems with dual CNO-COOs
Hybrid chief nursing officer and COO roles are gaining traction in healthcare as systems look to streamline operations and executive teams.
America's Essential Hospitals CEO to retire
Bruce Siegel, MD, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals, will retire at the end of 2025 after serving in the role since October 2010.
