Severe strep A infections are on the rise in children, leading to a rise in other diseases associated with strep A, which could include flesh-eating bacteria.
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Indiana hospital ER shutters after appeals court ruling
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health said it has closed the emergency room in Hammond, Ind., as of Dec. 31, 2022.
Holiday bonuses flat or a bit less common
More employers opted out of holiday bonuses this year than last, while 81 percent of those that did extend bonuses kept the value flat, according to a year-end report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
LCMC Health clinches 3-hospital buy from HCA Healthcare
LCMC Health finalized its $150 million purchase of three hospitals in Tulane, La., from HCA Healthcare Jan. 3 after securing approval from the Louisiana Department of Justice.
Amazon a step closer to $3.9B One Medical acquisition
Amazon cleared a regulatory hurdle on its path to acquiring One Medical, according to The Seattle Times.
Charleston Area Medical Center acquires West Virginia hospital from Community Health Systems
Charleston (W.Va.) Area Medical Center, part of Vandalia Health, acquired Ronceverte, W.Va.-based Greenbrier Valley Medical Center from Community Health Systems Jan. 1, according to MetroNews.
California hospital CEO estimates contract renegotiations will add $12M in revenue
After declaring bankruptcy last year, Watsonville Community Hospital became publicly funded in August and is expected to unveil a new three- to five-year strategic business plan next year, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
New Jersey hospital diverted patients amid IT security issue
Freehold, N.J.-based CentraState Medical Center reported experiencing technical problems related to an IT security issue on Dec. 30, according to a statement on the hospital’s website.
These 220 hospitals are at immediate risk of closure
Across the U.S., 220 rural hospitals — more than 10 percent nationwide — are at immediate risk of closing because of financial losses and lack of financial reserves to sustain operations, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment …
Hospitals average 100 percent staff turnover every 5 years — Here's what that costs
Hospitals have been paying astronomical prices for staff turnover, according to the “2022 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report.”
