The Florida Senate approved an $800 million legislative package meant to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and advance access to care.
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Seattle Children's mold lawsuit kicks off new trial
A trial has begun in a class-action lawsuit against Seattle Children’s hospital from families who claim mold in the hospital made 14 young people sick and resulted in the death of seven patients, KING5 reported Jan. 22.
HCA acquires 2 Texas surgery centers
Surgery Ventures, operated by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has acquired majority stakes in two ambulatory surgery centers in North Texas and will manage day-to-day operations at both facilities, a spokesperson for the health system told Becke…
North Carolina state health plan drops weight loss drug coverage; to incur $54M rebate loss
North Carolina’s state health plan dropped new coverage for weight loss drugs Jan. 1, a decision that is expected to cost the state $54 million in lost drug rebates, WRAL News reported Jan. 12.
Arkansas system administrative staff take pay cuts
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison has made cost reduction efforts — including layoffs and voluntary pay cuts for administrative staff — amid declining revenue.
'The opportunity is priceless': What gets Dr. Baruch Fertel out of bed in the morning
Baruch Fertel, MD, vice president of quality and patient safety at NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City, is eager for the new year. He spoke with Becker’s about what’s ahead for the hospital system this year.
HSHS to close 2 Wisconsin hospitals, physician offices
Hospital Sisters Health System will close two hospitals in Western Wisconsin in the next two months, a move that will terminate the nonprofit system’s presence in the region.
The Great Resignation is a now misleading storyline for hospitals: Analysis
The mass exodus of workers recorded at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic sloganed as “The Great Resignation” once applied to hospitals. But not anymore, according to an analysis published in NEJM Catalyst.
Moody's upgrades NYU Langone Health
Moody’s has upgraded New York City-based NYU Langone Health revenue bonds from “A2” to “A1.”
5 major risks for hospitals in 2024
Executive leaders and board members at some of the largest U.S. health systems said that artificial intelligence and new technologies were the top risks they were most concerned about in 2024, according to a Jan. 22 report from Kodiak.
