Seattle Children’s is alerting patients about a ransomware attack at a mail service vendor that has compromised the protected health information of 6,750 patients.
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CHS shares hit 1-year low
Shares of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems hit a 52-week low of $2.18 Sept. 29, according to Seeking Alpha.
$16M paid for New Jersey medical office building
Real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield sold a medical office building in Clifton, N.J., for $16 million, roi-nj.com reported Sept. 30.
Hospitals face evacuations, water disruptions amid Ian: 3 updates
As hospitals and health systems in Florida grappled with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Sept. 29, organizations in South Carolina prepared for the effects of the storm.
Charity care lacking at Mayo Clinic, other top hospitals, advocates say
Charity care spending at Mayo Clinic is on the lower end compared to other nonprofit hospitals, the Post-Bulletin reported.
UH Cleveland facility to receive additional GI Genius endoscopy modules
UH Cleveland Medical Center will receive additional donated GI Genius endoscopy units through a program sponsored by Medtronic and Amazon Web Services.
The 10 richest Americans in healthcare this year, per Forbes
Ten people whose wealth is rooted in the healthcare industry made Forbes’ 2022 list of the 400 wealthiest Americans, based on data from September 2022:
Iowa hospital closes, lays off 151 workers
Blessing Health System closed its hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 30.
Duke LifePoint hospital under CMS review for alleged EMTALA violations
CMS regulators are reviewing the results of an investigation into potential violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act at Wilson (N.C.) Medical Center, part of the Duke LifePoint network, The News & Observer reported September 30.
Senator has questions for Providence CEO on billing practices
U.S. Senator Patty Murray of Washington is seeking answers from Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s CEO following a Sept. 24 New York Times report detailing the system’s alleged debt collection practices.
