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Washington Health System to merge with UPMC

The boards of Washington (Pa.) Health System and Pittsburgh-based UPMC signed a letter of intent to negotiate a deal that would integrate WHS into UPMC. 

Washington Health System to merge with UPMC

The boards of Washington (Pa.) Health System and Pittsburgh-based UPMC signed a letter of intent to negotiate a deal that would integrate WHS into UPMC. 

Justice Department charges man in Russian cybergang conspiracy

The Justice Department has charged Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov on allegations of deploying LockBit ransomware on computer systems in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Africa. 

Justice Department charges man in Russian cybergang conspiracy

The Justice Department has charged Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov on allegations of deploying LockBit ransomware on computer systems in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Africa. 

Wait times went 'haywire' at UC San Diego Health during 2021 Scripps attack

In 2021, when Scripps Mercy Hospital of San Diego was hit with a ransomware attack, it caused ripple effects to nearby hospitals, including UC San Diego Health, which had to see an influx of patients as they got diverted to its hospital, NPR reported J…

5 digital health companies that have raised the most VC funding

The top five U.S. digital health companies by venture capital funding have raised more than $4.5 billion combined, according to a new Pitchbook report.

North Dakota health system names new marketing chief

Minot, N.D.-based Trinity Health has named a new marketing chief after its former leader retired after 28 years.

Hospital unit named for injured football player after coach's $250K donation

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison, N.J., has renamed a spinal cord treatment center after a college football coach donated $250,000 in honor of a former player.

HCA Midwest Health names supply chain CEO

Jeremy Owens is the new supply chain CEO for HCA Midwest Health, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.

3 ASC deals shaping the industry in 2023

Here are three major ASC deals in 2023: