New York state dropped its masking requirement regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status in hospitals on Feb. 12, giving healthcare organizations the ability to set their own masking guidelines going forward.
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14 recent hospital, health system CFO moves
From Cleveland Clinic to Tenet Healthcare, here are 14 hospital and health system CFO moves Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 24:
Nurse staffing mandates begin journey through state legislatures
Five states have recently proposed staffing ratios, which would limit the number of patients a nurse could be assigned at once. The battle to pass those measures will likely be uphill.
Virginia health system rolls out 3D mammography van
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare is rolling out a 3D mammography van to expand breast cancer screenings with the latest standard of technology.
South Carolina medical office building acquired for $48M
A medical office building in Columbia, S.C., was acquired by real estate firm Montecito Medical for $48 million, Commercial Property Executive reported Feb. 14.
Why Rush's financial outlook is positive
Chicago-based Rush System for Health has a strong financial profile despite ongoing labor issues and inflationary pressures, according to Fitch, which affirmed the system’s “AA-” rating and stable outlook Feb. 13.
Sanford-Fairview to invest $500M in Minnesota facilities after merger
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health plans to invest millions of dollars into Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services facilities when the systems merge, according to a report from SiouxFalls.Business.
COVID-19 admissions up in 8 states
COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations have been falling nationwide, though early signs suggest this trend may change.
CEOs are starting their jobs at younger ages
Among S&P 500 companies, the average age of CEOs at appointment was younger in 2022 than the year prior, according to a report released Feb. 13 by leadership advisory firm Spencer Stuart.
Justice Department recovered $1.7B in healthcare false claims settlements in 2022
Of the $2.2 billion in false claims settlements the Justice Department reported in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, $1.7 billion involved healthcare organizations, the department said Feb. 7.
