Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health is facing scrutiny for alleged poor quality of care that critics say stem from its monopoly, KFF Health News reported Dec. 6.
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CareMax to lay off 530, leadership amid bankruptcy
Miami-based CareMax, a senior healthcare provider, filed a Dec. 2 WARN notice for 530 employees after it sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 17.
Why Judy Faulkner ate her own words
Epic Systems CEO Judy Faulkner grew her company without a large marketing department or advertising strategy. But in a recent EpicShare post, she outlined the marketing advice from a standup comedian that made her eat her own words.
'Not an us decision': Northwestern dropped by Medicaid insurer
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene, has terminated its Medicaid contract with Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine, effective Dec. 31.
Hospital margins rise to 6.5%, challenges persist: 5 notes
Nonprofit hospital operating margins remained steady in October with outpatient revenue growing, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report” data released Dec. 9.
10 health systems with boosted outlooks
Here are 10 health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service.
Top 10 IT investments for '25
Artificial intelligence and machine learning top the list of the leading IT investments for 2025, according to a new report.
Online scammers offer fake jobs at Michigan health system, send phony checks
Online scammers are imitating human resources leaders at a Michigan health system and offering jobs that don’t exist.
California hospital fire spurs patient evacuation
Chino (Calif.) Valley Medical Center evacuated four patients from its intensive care unit Dec. 8 after a fire broke out on the 112-bed hospital campus, according to The Mercury News.
Healthcare entrepreneur to steer government efficiency panel: Report
A healthcare entrepreneur and former federal health official is reportedly guiding President-elect Donald Trump’s new government efficiency panel, The New York Times reported Dec. 6.
