Acute-care hospitals will face a constrained operating environment in 2024 as high labor and operating costs persist, which, for many providers, have not been entirely offset by improving revenue trends, S&P Global Ratings said in a Dec. 8 report.
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St. Paul city council approves plan to relieve $100M+ in medical debt
St. Paul, Minn., is the latest city to approve a plan to relieve medical debt for its residents, NBC affiliate KARE reported Dec. 7.
New York hospital to shutter long-term care unit
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, N.Y., part of Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services, is closing its long-term care unit.
Illinois critical access hospital partners with AI-powered payment platform
Crawford Memorial Hospital, a Robinson, Ill.-based critical access hospital, is partnering with PayZen, an artificial intelligence-powered healthcare fintech company, to help patients manage healthcare costs.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center loses trauma center verification
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, has lost its trauma center verification from the American College of Surgeons, according to a Dec. 7 report from the Idaho Statesman.
The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome: 4 notes
An estimated 3.3 million adults are living with chronic fatigue syndrome in the U.S., suggests CDC data released Dec. 8.
U-M Health, Holland Hospital form strategic alliance
Holland (Mich.) Hospital and the University of Michigan Health have formed a strategic alliance that should benefit patients across West Michigan by allowing both organizations to identify and pursue opportunities that support high-quality clinical ser…
Fred Hutch patients get blackmail emails after cyberattack
Patients of Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have been receiving blackmail emails after the institution was attacked by hackers, KIRO reported.
Pennsylvania hospital CEO resigns
Tim Reeves has resigned as CEO of Renovo, Pa.-based Bucktail Medical Center amid the hospital’s financial struggles.
Advocate Health expands virtual nursing to 12 hospitals
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has expanded virtual nursing to 12 hospitals and cared for 10,000 patients using the care model in 2023.
