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UF Health acquires Flagler Health+

UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center in Gainesville, has completed the acquisition of St. Augustine, Fla.-based Flagler Health+, which will be renamed UF Health St. Johns.

Union Health to acqiure Indiana hospital

Terre Haute, Ind.-based Union Health will acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

VUMC names associate chief medical officer for 2 regions

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has named Sahar Takkouche, MD, associate chief medical officer of its Wilson and Sumner County regions. 

Lehigh Valley Health Network pitches micro-hospital

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network detailed a proposed micro-hospital and medical office project to Hellertown, Pa., officials, lehighvalleynews.com reported Sept. 12. 

Senators intro bill to make assault of hospital workers a federal crime

Bipartisan legislation that would make it a federal crime to knowingly assault hospital workers was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Sept. 12.

Advocacy group to CMS: Account for essential hospitals' needs in payment structures

CMS should adopt payment policies that recognize the role played by essential hospitals, advocacy group America’s Essential Hospitals said in a Sept. 11 letter.

FDA warns CVS, Walgreens against selling unapproved eye products

The FDA sent warning letters Sept. 12 to CVS, Walgreens and six other companies for illegally marketing unapproved eye drug products. 

1 cancer drug in shortage nearing 100% resupply, White House says

Cisplatin, a drug used for multiple types of cancer that’s been in a severe shortage for months, is close to returning to 100 percent of pre-shortage supply levels, the White House said Sept. 12. 

Trinity introduces 3-pronged, hybrid nursing teams

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health is rolling out a new “virtual connected care” model that will partner experienced virtual nurses with duos of on-site caregivers. 

10 best, worst states for provider claims payment

During the first six months of 2023, providers in Louisiana achieved the most success collecting claims from payers while providers in South Carolina struggled the most, according to a report published Sept. 11 by Crowe, a public accounting, consulting…