Uber Health, the healthcare arm of Uber, is launching a same-day prescription delivery service that allows health systems and health plans to give patients direct access to their medications.
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2 CarePoint hospitals can transition to nonprofit; 3rd hospital under review
The New Jersey Department of Health has given the green light for two CarePoint Health hospitals to transition to a nonprofit entity, but the third is still pending review, nj.com reported March 29.
CVS' $10.6B deal for Oak Street Health to close after FTC waiting period expires
CVS Health expects to close its $10.6 billion acquisition of Oak Street Health by the end of June, the company said in a March 30 securities filing.
UNC Health Lenoir names CEO
Kinston-based University of North Carolina Health Lenoir has named Crystal Hayden, DNP, RN, its next president and CEO, effective May 28.
Capitol Pain Institute acquires 3 Colorado practices, ASC
Capitol Pain Institute has acquired three practices and one ASC in Colorado.
Las Vegas physician accused of falsifying medical documents
A Las Vegas physician stands accused of falsifying blood pressure readings following an investigation by the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs, CBS affiliate KLAS reported March 29.
Ascend Vision Partners adds 7th Florida practice
Management services organization Ascend Vision Partners has partnered with Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Elgut Eye Care, its seventh partnership in the state.
From -2.1% to -1.1%: Hospital margins begin to stabilize
Razor-thin margins are likely to be the norm for the foreseeable future as hospital finances begin to stabilize after three years of high variance, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest “National Flash Hospital Report,” based on data from more than 900 ho…
Hospital Sisters Service outlook revised downward amid 'meaningful' operating losses
Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System had its outlook revised to negative as it continued to experience “a meaningful deterioration in operating performance” with no quick turnaround expected, S&P Global said March 29.
Dignity Health eyes 9th Arizona hospital
San Francisco, Calif.-based Dignity Health is considering expanding its footprint in Arizona, a representative confirmed to Becker’s March 29.
