Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, have been the subject of controversy in some states where healthcare leaders and legislators view them as stifling competition in the healthcare sector.
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An OhioHealth leader's journey from high school employee to the C-suite
Tristan Hall, senior vice president and CHRO of Columbus-based OhioHealth, began his journey with the system as a high school student — an experience that has significantly shaped his approach to associate engagement and organizational culture.
Healthcare company to pay $15.2 million for fraud, kickback scheme
An Elevance-backed healthcare company based in Puerto Rico — MMM Holdings — has agreed to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations that it violated kickback laws through a gift card incentive program intended to induce Medicare enrollments…
3 physician fraud suits in 10 days
Becker’s has reported on three physician fraud cases since Dec. 16.
St. Luke's to open new outpatient center in 2025
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network is constructing a new medical center, The Morning Call reported Dec. 26.
FDA rejects GLP-2 drug candidate
A GLP-2 drug candidate from Zealand Pharma failed to garner FDA approval as the regulatory agency asked for an additional trial to confirm the medication’s efficacy and safety.
ASC leadership moves to know in 2024
Here are 15 healthcare leadership moves for ASC leaders and physicians to know in 2024:
Hospitals can scale back hand hygiene monitoring: 4 study notes
Some evidence shows hospital infection preventionists may be able to spend less time monitoring hand hygiene, according to a study published Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Health system IT leaders prep for 'future-ready healthcare systems'
Hospitals and health systems experimented with artificial intelligence last year and see 2025 as a crucial turning point for identifying top use cases and solidifying long-term strategies.
Bon Secours Mercy Health's next digital ventures move
Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health launched Accrete Health Partners in 2022 as a holding company to align digital health teams as well as invest in and scale digital products.
