Two unions representing caregivers and service workers at University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital and River Campus began a 17-hour strike Dec. 13.
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68 health systems with strong finances
Here are 68 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global in 2023.
Sutter Santa Rosa CEO on the hospital's relentless pursuit of better care access
Megan Gillespie, DNP, RN, began serving as CEO of Sutter Santa Rosa (Calif.) Regional Hospital in October, and she entered the role already aware of work being done at the hospital’s parent organization, Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, to make …
Penn Med exec replaces Magill as interim university president
A longtime executive with Penn Medicine is the new interim president of the University of Pennsylvania, replacing Liz Magill after her resignation.
Wellstar to close clinic in shuttered hospital
Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System announced that it is closing Wellstar East Point Health Center, a clinic located in the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center South, in January.
3 Arkansas rural hospitals could see $6M in pandemic relief
Three rural Arkansas hospitals received preliminary approval for over $6.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, the Arkansas Advocate reported Dec. 12.
Labor protest at HHS headquarters ends with 18 arrests
Individuals who said they are ACA and Medicare call center employees with federal contractor Maximus were arrested Dec. 12 during a labor protest outside HHS’ headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Pharmacies share customer records with police without a warrant: Congressional probe
A congressional probe launched after the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade has found eight of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains allow pharmacy staff to share customer records with police and government investigators without a …
Optum Rx to offer weight management program
Optum Rx is launching a new weight management and wellness support program for health plan sponsors, including employers, beginning Jan. 1.
Mayo workers seek vote on union removal
Workers at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Minn., have signed a petition seeking a vote on the removal of United Steelworkers Local 11-005 as their bargaining representative.
