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Wisconsin system gets rating downgrade amid furloughs, canceled merger

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic’s issuer default rating as well as the ratings on revenue bonds issued by Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority on behalf of the system to “BBB” from “BBB+.” 

New research sets path forward for long COVID tests, treatments

Persistent research into understanding the condition known as “long COVID” is finally clearing up clinical confusion and is also paving the way for the development of tests and treatments.

The top states where millennials are moving

Texas leads a list of the top states for net migration of millennials.

What the federal reclassification of marijuana could mean for nursing

The American Nurses Association has come out in support of the federal government’s efforts to reconsider the drug classification for marijuana, the organization announced Jan. 18.

Montana ramps up incentives for health facility workers

Montana is offering a new hiring incentive and wage increases to recruit and retain workers at state-run healthcare facilities. 

Georgia hospital lifts access restrictions in wake of armed standoff

Macon, Ga.-based Atrium Health Navicent lifted restrictions on emergency department access after a three-hour standoff between an armed man and police at one of its medical office buildings Jan. 17 was resolved, Fox and ABC affiliate WGXA reported.

What Bon Secours Mercy Health's CFO is optimistic about in 2024

From expanding Bon Secours Mercy Health’s digital presence to improving cash flow and margins, here is what Deborah Bloomfield, PhD, the Cincinnati-based system’s CFO, told Becker’s she is most optimistic about in 2024:

Is General Catalyst's 'bold bet' the future of healthcare? Hospital execs are watching

Hospital C-suite leaders told Becker’s that time will tell whether General Catalyst’s acquisition of an Ohio health system is the future of healthcare — but they are paying close attention.

'Punishing the victims': Would banning ransom payments stop hospital cyberattacks?

As ransomware attacks on hospitals and health systems hit an all-time high in 2023, executives, legislators and patients alike are searching for a solution.

Indiana hospital ER migrates to new $200M location

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health will move its emergency department at the existing Franciscan Health Crown Point (Ind.) to the new $200 million hospital of the same name when it opens to the public on Jan. 28.