Dallas-based Steward Health Care was threatened with non-provision of renal services after it missed payment to a dialysis provider in Massachusetts, according to an April 2 report from radio station WHAV.
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WVU opens satellite eye institute
A satellite office of the West Virginia University Eye Institute in Morgantown has opened at WVU Medicine Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital, according to an April 3 report from The Times Leader.
Major compromises move Oregon nurse staffing ratio bill closer to passing
A compromised version of a bill that would require hospitals in Oregon to adhere to minimum staffing guidelines for nurses and certified nursing assistants now “has strong odds of passing,” Oregon Public Broadcasting reported March 29.
Senior exec salaries cut by 10% in Billings Clinic financial stability plan
To improve its financial picture, Billings (Mont.) Clinic is reducing pay for physicians and senior executives, in addition to various other cost-cutting measures, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s April 3.
Christus Health acquires 12-location cardiology group
After nearly two years of discussions, Irving, Texas-based Christus Health has acquired CardiaStream to create the largest cardiology group in East Texas, the Dallas Business Journal reported April 4.
North Carolina hospital rebrands to reflect UNC Health affiliation
Hendersonville, N.C.-based Pardee UNC Health Care is changing its name to UNC Health Pardee, effective April 3.
Mayo Clinic creating AI that can detect kidney transplant problems
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic’s research team is developing an artificial intelligence-based tool that can help pathologists detect problems in kidney transplants, Post Bulletin reported April 1.
Biggest ASC deals in March
Here are three major deals in March that ASC leaders need to know:
HCA Florida Largo names CEO
Sebastian Strom, MD, was named CEO of HCA Florida Largo Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
Nurses protest California hospital's plan to cut labor, delivery services
During March 31 protests, nurses in Oceanside, Calif., called for Tri-City Medical Center to “cease any plans to close or terminate” obstetrics and gynecology care, according to the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United.
