Category: ROOT

CHS to sell 4 hospitals for $540M; plans more sales 'at very attractive multiples': CFO

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems expects to offload two North Carolina hospitals and two Florida hospitals in the first quarter for about $540 million in gross proceeds, executives said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on…

California's regulatory roadblocks: The policies limiting ASC expansion

While California lacks certificate-of-need laws — cited by many industry leaders as a major barrier to ASC growth — regulatory challenges still exist.

Valley Children's bets on paid study time to retain nurses

Leaders at Madera, Calif.-based Valley Children’s see employer-sponsored education programs as a critical strategy for addressing healthcare workforce gaps. 

Why this flu season is so severe

After a moderate influenza season last year, flu has returned with a vengeance this winter.

New York hospital taps chief nursing officer

New York City-based Calvary Hospital has named Linda Valentino, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer. 

Maryland health system restores EHR amid ransomware recovery

Frederick Health has restored its EHR system nearly three weeks after a ransomware attack forced the one-hospital system to implement downtime procedures.

Sharp HealthCare taps chief strategy officer and market CEO

Scott Evans, senior vice president and CEO of Sharp Regional Hospitals, was appointed chief strategy officer and market CEO at San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare, according to a health system news release shared with Becker’s. 

Inspira Health to implement Epic

Vineland, N.J.-based Inspira Health is transitioning to an Epic EHR system.

Why 5 ASCs are facing opposition

There are a host of regulations surrounding the development of ASCs, which vary greatly from state-to-state.

Delaware governor nominates healthcare leaders to hospital cost review board

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has nominated Thomas Sweeney, MD, a retired emergency medicine physician, and Gary Ferguson, a seasoned healthcare executive, to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board.