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Mississippi House approves $80M for hospitals in 'Band-Aid' solution

The Mississippi House of Representatives approved $80 million in funding for the state’s cash-strapped hospitals, according to a Feb. 16 Mississippi Today report.

Mark Cuban's low-cost pharmacy to partner with independent pharmacists

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. announced that it is working on a new program to partner with independent pharmacists in an effort to increase access and affordability of prescription drugs.

53 hospitals and health systems with spine and neurosurgery programs to watch

Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release its hospitals and health systems with spine and neurosurgery programs to watch. The hospitals and health systems featured on this list have earned recognition nationally as having top spine and neurosurger…

10 providers seeking RCM talent

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.

Texas board charges 23 nurses in fake degree scheme as other students speak out

The Texas Board of Nursing charged 23 people as part of the reverberations from “Operation Nightingale,” which uncovered a national scheme involving thousands of fake nursing degrees. 

4 gastroenterology updates

Here are four gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 9:

Nurse charged with murder in patient's death loses license

The Michigan Board of Nursing has revoked the license of a home health nurse facing murder charges in a 3-year-old patient’s death, the Michigan Department of Attorney General said Feb. 17.

Seattle Children's affirmed at 'AA' as financial profile remains strong

Seattle Children’s Hospital, the only freestanding children’s hospital in Washington, had its “AA” rating on a series of $880 million bonds affirmed amid expectations it will continue to generate robust cash flow in the next years, Fitch Ratings said F…

HCA hospitals make 5 executive changes

HCA Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator based in Nashville, Tenn., has made leadership changes at several of its hospitals in February. 

63 system execs share the most valuable tech investments in the last 2 years

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a need for technology in all areas of life but especially in healthcare. Investors in healthcare technology estimate digital health investments to be as much as $25 billion this year.
These 63 industry leaders explain…