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An inside look at Grady's largest investment in 30 years

Atlanta-based Grady Health System is weeks away from wrapping construction on its 600,000-square-foot Correll Pavilion — a project that will expand the hospital’s clinic capacity by 45 percent and increase total operating room volume by 25 percent.&nbs…

U of Michigan Health to acquire, invest $800M in 6-hospital system

The University of Michigan Health’s board of regents on Dec. 8 approved a proposed agreement that would see it acquire Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System to become a $7 billion-health system with more than 200 sites of care.

'You failed to do your job': Colorado hospital narrowly makes payroll for 155 staff after last-ditch plea to county

Leadville, Colo.-based St. Vincent Health will be able to pay its 155 employees after Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously to cover the costs for December, CBS Colorado reported Dec. 8.

MetroHealth hiring independent auditor to probe bonuses to former CEO

The MetroHealth System is hiring an independent audit firm to review policies, practices and issues related to bonuses paid to former CEO Akram Boutros, MD.

Executives grapple with decisions on CMS' Rural Emergency Hospital designation

The new Rural Emergency Hospital designation is putting providers between a rock and a hard place, offering an infusion of cash from the federal government that is available only if they eliminate inpatient care, The New York Times reported Dec. 9

Illinois practice, ASC launches health plan

Springfield (Ill.) Clinic, a multispecialty physician practice with an ASC, launched a health plan, according to a Dec. 8 report from the Illinois Times.

Kirstie Alley dies of colon cancer

Actress Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer at age 71, NBC News reported Dec. 6.

Vision Innovation Partners Announces adds Pennsylvania eye center

Vision Innovation Partners inked a partnership with Chesen Laser Eye Center in Reading, Pa.

OSF Ventures, UnityPoint Ventures back $15M financing round for AI-powered heart health platform

OSF Ventures, the venture capital arm of Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare, and UnityPoint Ventures, the venture arm of West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health, participated in a $15.1 million series A financing round for Cardiosense, a digital h…

Top cloud companies used by health IT vendors

Health IT vendors — like their hospital and health system counterparts — are increasingly moving their data to the cloud, often working with Big Tech companies.