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'Worst may be yet to come' for rural hospitals, Dartmouth CEO says

Though the pandemic’s most imminent threats have waned, heightened patient volumes, workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions are still urgent issues for hospitals — and these challenges are even more significant for rural facilities,…

North Carolina health systems defend executive pay in wake of treasurer's report

Nonprofit hospital systems are defending the pay their executives receive after a report released by North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell on Feb. 15 found that the systems paid top executives more than $1.75 billion in the past decade, doubling CEO pa…

CHS' net income drops 51% in 2022

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the country, reported $179 million net income in 2022, a 51.4 percent drop from the $368 million net income reported the prior year. 

White House eyes plan to protect access to COVID-19 care post PHE

The Biden administration is weighing a tentative plan that would ensure COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests remain free for uninsured individuals into 2024, according to a Feb. 16 report from Politico.

White House eyes plan to protect access to COVID-19 care post PHE

The Biden administration is weighing a tentative plan that would ensure COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests remain free for uninsured individuals into 2024, according to a Feb. 16 report from Politico.

Ohio physician accused of performing unlicensed genital exams in his home

The Ohio Medical Board has suspended the license of Rudel Saunders, MD, a University of Cincinnati physician and clinical instructor in internal medicine, who allegedly conducted unlicensed genital examinations of patients in his apartment, Fox19 repor…

Texas County Memorial Hospital board signs off on $3.3M ASC

The board of trustees at Houston, Mo.-based Texas County Memorial Hospital has approved a construction contract to build a $3.3 million ASC, the Houston Herald reported Feb. 15. 

Bankrupt California health clinic's board picks DAP Health as winning auction bidder

The Borrego Health Board of Trustees selected DAP to acquire the bankrupt Borrego Springs, Calif.-based clinic chain, the Palm Springs Desert Sun reported Feb. 15. 

5 areas where Amazon is increasing its healthcare investments

Amazon is continuing its push into the healthcare space by investing in healthcare startups and making acquisitions in the primary care space. But looking closer at the investments shows that the tech giant’s new business lines primarily focus on consu…

Pizza and pediatric health: Domino's charity program raises $13M for St. Jude

Pizza company Domino’s wrapped up its St. Jude “Thanks and Giving” campaign Jan. 8 after raising $13 million for the Memphis, Tenn.-based pediatric research hospital.