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UAB physicians care for woman with double uterus, 2 pregnancies

A woman with a uterine didelphys, or double uterus, is carrying a pregnancy in each uterus, ABC reported Nov. 13.

63 health systems with strong finances

Here are 63 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global in 2023. 

ThedaCare taps physician group leader

Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare has named Kori Krueger, MD, as senior vice president and president of its physician group, beginning Dec. 30.  

Christus system appoints COO

Christus Southeast Texas Health System in Beaumont has appointed Kevin Parsley chief operating officer.  

Hospital execs embrace 'spend to save' mindset

Reducing expenses doesn’t always mean making cuts. Sometimes it takes an initial investment to realize future savings.

Teen from Netflix documentary files criminal complaint in Johns Hopkins hospital case

The teen whose family won a $261 million verdict against St. Petersburg, Fla-based Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has filed a criminal complaint alleging sexual abuse while at the hospital, the Daily Mail reported.

Rush University System for Health taps COO from Geisinger

Chicago-based Rush University System for Health has appointed Matt Walsh executive vice president and COO, beginning in January. 

Michigan hospital confirms cyberattack

Gaylord, Mich.-based Otsego Memorial Hospital confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack in October, The Petoskey News-Review reported Nov. 13.

Distressed California hospital reports negative metrics as revenues under budget

Inpatient revenue may be as much as 21% under budget as El Centro (Calif.) Regional Medical Center reported a number of metrics detailing pressure on the distressed system.

No Surprises law weighs heavily as bond debt looms

Healthcare companies and their investors are looking carefully at maturing debt amid growing concern over the federal No Surprises Act, Bloomberg News said Nov. 13.