Michael Charlton was named president and CEO of Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare on Oct. 3, and he brings experience at the helm to his role.
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Medical center group accused of performing unnecessary surgeries
Three states have filed civil complaints against a group of medical centers for allegedly performing unnecessary surgeries on Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, nj.com reported Oct. 4.
US to phase out COVID vaccine cards
The CDC has announced the agency will no longer distribute COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Illinois considers changes to nurse-patient ratio law
An Illinois House committee met with healthcare leaders to discuss changing nurse-patient ratios laws, Advantage News reported Oct. 5.
Mercy Iowa City auction postponed
The auction for the bankrupt Mercy Iowa City hospital was postponed late Oct. 4 after a day of legal negotiations behind closed doors, according to a report from The Gazette.
New York City grapples to rein in rising tuberculosis cases
New York City has already confirmed about 500 cases of active tuberculosis this year, and understaffed clinics have led to long waits for diagnosis and treatment, Politico reported Oct. 4.
Novant Health lays off 160, including managers
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has laid off 160 of its 36,000 employees as part of an “organizational redesign plan.”
Los Angeles County eyeing $2B medical debt relief plan
A June report from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health found that county residents had more than $2.6 billion in outstanding medical debt as of 2021. Now county officials are considering a plan that could forgive more than $2 billion in …
Shuttered North Carolina hospital to close clinics
Six clinics run by shuttered Martin General Hospital are set to close, NBC affiliate WITN reported Oct. 5.
Sutter Health, Press Ganey partner on experience improvement
Sacramento-based Sutter Health has partnered with Press Ganey to leverage the company’s Human Experience platform and pinpoint where to focus improvement efforts for patients and staff.
