Hollister, Calif.-based Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is seeking a buyer or partnership to stabilize its finances, the Silicon Valley Business Journal reported Feb. 2.
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Spending up $18B on healthcare's ordinary administrative work
The U.S. healthcare system spent $60 billion on nine common administrative tasks in 2022, an increase of roughly $18 billion over the previous year.
Eye drops linked to bacterial infections recalled: 6 things to know
The manufacturer of EzriCare Artificial Tears, which has been linked to a drug-resistant bacteria outbreak, is recalling the over-the-counter eye drops, The New York Times reported Feb. 2.
Trinity accuses orthopedic group of anti-competitive behavior in lawsuit
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health is suing Grand Rapids-based Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, accusing the practice of holding a monopoly in Kent County.
California medical group to pay $26M settlement after underreporting income
Clinica Sierra Vista agreed to pay nearly $26 million to settle allegations it underreported income, according to a press release from the office of Rob Bonta, attorney general of California.
Washington clinic names new chief medical officer
Jessica McHugh, MD, has been tapped to become the new chief medical officer of MultiCare Rockwood Clinic in Spokane, Wash., effective immediately. She had been serving in this role on an interim basis since August.
Viewpoint: 3 ways to improve nursing education
Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the nursing profession will expand by 6 percent by 2031, the nation currently faces a shortage.
IT job openings at Baylor Scott & White, Sutter and Stanford Medicines
Tech workers are in demand, and some of the top health systems have openings for IT talent.
Researchers zero in on 7 long COVID symptoms
Long COVID-19’s myriad risk factors and symptoms have been a key focus for study as experts aim to learn more about the effects and duration in humans. Now, emerging research may have narrowed the swath of symptoms to seven prominent conditions.
Healthcare CFOs' top M&A goals of 2023
Enhancing digital capabilities and expanding into new market segments are some of healthcare CFOs’ top merger and acquisition priorities for 2023, according to the “2023 BDO Healthcare CFO Outlook Survey.”
