Long-term debt has long been a staple in healthcare, but many hospitals and health systems are responding to the increasing cost of debt and debt service in the rising rates environment.
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FTC makes changes to healthcare breach reporting
The Federal Trade Commission made changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule as it aims to better address the evolving landscape of health technology.
Lovelace Health System to build 15-bed New Mexico hospital
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Lovelace Health System and Community Hospital Corporation have partnered to develop a 15-bed hospital in Los Lunas, N.M.
HCA CFO sees 'encouraging signs' from 2-midnight rule
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare CFO Bill Rutherford said although it is still early, the system is starting to see “encouraging signs” from CMS’ two-midnight rule.
What's 'in vogue' for chief pharmacy officers
The term “hospital pharmacy” is becoming a misnomer.
Dr. Michael O'Sullivan, Mayo Clinic Health System founder, trailblazer, dies at 88
Michael O’Sullivan, MD, an integral founding member of the Mayo Clinic Health System and former member of its board of governors, died April 20 at the age of 88.
Bassett names pediatrics chief
Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network has selected Brandon Greene, MD, as its next chief of pediatrics.
Hoag taps 2 oncology leaders from Cedars-Sinai
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Family Cancer Institute recruited an oncologist “power couple” — Monica Mita, MD, and Alain Mita, MD — to serve as leaders in its organization.
Ohio county reports mpox outbreak
There have been at least nine mpox cases reported in Cuyahoga County — which encompasses Cleveland and surrounding suburbs — since February, health officials said April 25.
Virtua Health sues Trinity Health for $12M legal fee reimbursements
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health has sued Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health and is seeking no less than $12 million in compensatory damages regarding Virtua’s acquisition of two Our Lady of Lourdes Health Care Services hospitals from Trinity in 2019…
