Researchers have found new genetic data that links SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, with raccoon dogs sold at a market in Wuhan, China, The Atlantic reported March 16.
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Banner sells building for $29M
Phoenix, Ariz.-based Banner Health sold its Peoria, Ariz.-based Banner Health Center for $29 million, with plans to lease it back from the new owner, the Phoenix Business Journal reported March 17.
PeaceHealth Oregon taps CFO
Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth has named Brad Membel CFO of its Oregon network.
Nurses want answers from Florida system over terminations
Several nurses are seeking answers after they say they were fired from Brandenton, Fla.-based MCR Health, the Bradenton Herald reported March 14.
Utah 27th state to adopt full practice authority for nurse practitioners
Utah is the 27th state to adopt full practice authority for nurse practitioners.
Novant Health has ratings affirmed as market share stays robust
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health had ratings affirmed at their current level as the 14-hospital system continues to enjoy robust market share and resilient operating margins even as it faces the typical industry challenges brought on by labor pr…
Groups push for arbitration guidance to ease No Surprises Act logjam
Representatives for both providers and payers say dispute arbitrators are often not following the No Surprises Act, Bloomberg Law reported March 16.
Lifespan, Care New England won't say no to a possible merger as new leadership beds in
Providence, R.I.-based Care New England and Lifespan were forced to abandon plans to merge in February 2022 when the Federal Trade Commission filed suit to block the proposed deal.
Hospital M&A can help expand and protect care, AHA says
As hospitals deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, some are exploring mergers with bigger systems, a move that the American Hospital Association says can “expand and preserve access to care.
Health data platform raises $40M
Health data platform Zus Health has closed on $40 million in new financing and partnered with primary care technology platform Elation Health.
