Some states are grappling with which medical professionals should be allowed to use the “doctor” title with patients.
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MU Health Care boosts clinical staff at 2 CHS hospitals
The University of Missouri Health Care formed a strategic alliance with Community Health Systems to provide medical staff to rural hospitals in northeastern Missouri.
HCA closes Florida mental health hospital
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare made the temporary closure of its hospital in New Richey, Fla., permanente and consolidated services to two other hospitals in the region.
Mercy to break ground on Missouri ER
Mercy Hospital Springfield (Mo.) is to break ground Oct. 6 on a new emergency department close to its existing rehab facility, according to an Oct. 1 Springfield News-Leader report.
11 M&A deals making headlines in September
Here is a summary of hospital and healthcare merger and acquisition-related transactions from September:
3 hospitals accused of EMTALA violations in 2023
At least three hospitals have been accused of violating the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act this year in cases in which they allegedly did not provide appropriate care to pregnant patients experiencing medical emergencies.
NYC hospitals are 'not strained' in the face of migrant care, association says
Following reports about the influx of thousands of migrants to New York City in the last year alone, the city’s health and hospital system — which oversees 11 acute care facilities, five skilled nursing facilities, and 50 other care locations — asserts…
The bright spots in healthcare employment
Healthcare is not immune to shortages and other workforce challenges stemming from factors such as financial strain, burnout and employee departures. However, a bright spot recently emerged in a new analysis from Altarum.
Kentucky system taps chief revenue officer
Hazard, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare has named Chip Dalton chief revenue officer.
Nebraska children's hospital rebrands
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, based in Omaha, Neb., is changing its name to Children’s Nebraska, effective Oct. 3.
