Renton, Wash.-based Providence could see $585 million of new debt increased to $888 million if some of the to be issued bonds is used to finance existing debt, Moody’s said April 13.
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Lawmakers reintroduce bill to protect healthcare workers like flight crews
U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Larry Bucshon, MD, have reintroduced a bill to protect healthcare workers from violence that is modeled after existing protections for aircraft and airport workers.
Cedars-Sinai could collect $800M after $10.8B biotech deal closes
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center could receive $800 million in the coming months if Merck completes its acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences, which develops precision therapies for immune-mediated diseases, according to an April 19 Pensio…
ProMedica to lay off 26
Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica plans to lay off 26 skilled nursing support staff, effective June 17, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed April 18.
Texas hospital 1st in region to use GI Genius
The University Medical Center of El Paso in Texas has begun using Medtronic’s artificial intelligence endoscopy module GI Genius.
How WellSpan turns hospital waste into concrete
WellSpan’s York (Pa.) Hospital has partnered to turn its plastic waste into concrete, which it will use on its next expansion, ABC affiliate WHTM reported April 19.
HCA Healthcare taps new president for West Florida division
HCA Healthcare has named Jyric Sims, PhD, president of the company’s West Florida division, effective June 12.
California hospital files Chapter 11, hopes to avoid closure
Montebello, Calif.-based Beverly Hospital has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it hopes to pursue a buyer and avoid closure, the Los Angeles Times reported April 20.
Demolition begins at URMC flagship Strong Memorial Hospital
Demolition at the Strong Memorial Hospital, the flagship facility at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center, is underway as part of a $640 million expansion project, reports ABC affiliate WHAM.
HCA names president for West Florida division
Jyric Sims, PhD, was named president of Nashville,Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s West Florida division.
