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Self-pay ED visits jumped following Medicaid redeterminations: Study

The percentage of self-pay patients increased for emergency department, hospital and primary care visits starting in April 2023, when states could begin terminating Medicaid coverage, according to a Nov. 17 study from Epic Research, a division of the E…

US Anesthesia Partners seeks to dismiss FTC's 'flawed' antitrust complaint

U.S. Anesthesia Partners, a private equity-backed group affiliated with more than 4,500 physicians, has filed a motion to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s civil complaint alleging that certain USAP business practices violate U.S. competition laws.

Viewpoint: LA hospital must get funding to remain open

The editorial board of the Los Angeles Times called for Los Angeles-based Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital to receive the funding it needs to remain afloat, as the the future of the hospital remains uncertain.

Intermountain's net income hits $912M

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health reported $157 million operating income (1.3% margin) on revenues of $11.9 billion for the nine months ending Sept. 30, according to financial documents published Nov. 20. 

Mount Sinai names next CEO

Brendan Carr, MD, will be the next CEO of New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System.

Roper St. Francis names interim chief after CEO opts out of contract renewal

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, S.C., has named Megan Baker, MD, as its interim CEO weeks after its current CEO decided not to renew his contract.

New York hospital earns CAH status

Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, N.Y., is transitioning from sole community hospital status to a critical access hospital, retroactive to Oct. 1. 

RWJBarnabas names chief investment officer

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has tapped Kathleen Jacobs as chief investment officer, effective Jan. 9. 

Who should fix the broken healthcare system?

Americans’ confidence in the healthcare system is waning, and they aren’t sure who — if anyone — can repair it, according to a recent poll. 

Fairview signals doubt with partner U of Minnesota

Fairview Health Services does not want to extend its affiliation as it stands with the University of Minnesota past 2026, the Star Tribune reported Nov. 20.