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'Strongest in the country' hospital price transparency bill moves forward in Ohio

The Ohio House of Representatives passed H.B. 49, a bill designed to increase hospital price transparency, by a vote of 90-5.

Jefferson hospital closes ER

Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park (Pa.) closed its emergency room at the end of the day June 30, local news outlet 6ABC reported June 30.

11 highest-paid healthcare CEOs: Their paths to the top

Pay is one perk of becoming a healthcare CEO, but it takes time and dedication to reap. 

Exeter Health, Beth Israel Lahey to combine July 1

The long-awaited incorporation of Exeter (N.H.) Health Resources into Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health is now official after all regulatory approvals were confirmed.

New ad campaign at Virginia health system highlights staff's 'strength and resilience'

Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health is saluting its patients and staff for sticking with it through the challenges of the pandemic with a new marketing campaign, Little Black Book reported.

Christus acquires New Mexico hospital

Christus Health will acquire Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, N.M., effective July 1. 

Illinois hospital names CEO

Rochelle (Ill.) Community Hospital has tapped Karen Tracy, RN, as its next CEO, effective July 1. 

Indiana hospital taps CEO

Perry Gay is the new CEO of Lutheran Downtown Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., according to local news station WANE. 

Diversified Healthcare defaults on $450M credit facility

Newton, Mass.-based real estate investment trust Diversified Healthcare Trust said it had defaulted under a $450 million credit facility.

Tennessee health system reveals $115M expansion plan

Columbia, Tenn.-based Maury Regional Health has unveiled a $115 million expansion plan at its flagship medical center that will include two new patient floors.