As COVID-19 cases rise and respiratory virus season begins, some hospitals have already begun to bring back mask mandates — but others are watching trends and waiting to make that determination.
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One-third of HHS appointees hop to industry jobs, raising conflict-of-interest concerns
One-third of HHS appointees between 2004 and 2020 left for jobs in the industry, according to the first comprehensive study of the “revolving door” in healthcare regulation in Health Affairs.
AHA asks FTC to scrap proposed changes to premerger rules
The American Hospital Association wants the Federal Trade Commission to pull its proposed changes to premerger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, which requires organizations to report large transactions to the FTC and Justice Department fo…
Texas' new medical bill transparency law takes effect: 5 things to know
A new Texas law requiring hospitals to provide an itemized bill when billing for medical services went into effect Sept. 1.
Mass General Brigham creates AI to identify missed care opportunities
GE HealthCare and Boston-based Mass General Brigham developed an artificial intelligence algorithm to reduce administrative burden.
Nutex Health taps COO with exec experience at HCA, Tenet hospitals
Nutex Health, a micro-hospital network headquartered in Houston, appointed Joshua DeTillio as COO, effective on or around Oct. 2.
MetroHealth taps CFO
The MetroHealth System in Cleveland has named Derrick Hollings executive vice president and CFO, effective Sept. 18.
Tower Health cuts operating losses to $141.9M, targets profitability in 2024
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health, a three-hospital system, reduced its operating deficit by more than $70 million to $141.9 million in fiscal year 2023 and aims to be back in the black in 2024, according to financial documents published Aug. …
Washington nurse charged 5 years after hospital’s hepatitis C outbreak
A nurse who may have been the source of a hepatitis C outbreak among patients at a Washington state hospital was charged on Sep. 1 after a five-year investigation.
Keck Medicine taps CFO
Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC has named Chris Allen CFO, effective Aug. 31.
