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Cano Health founder steps away

Miami-based Cano Health, which is laying off almost a fifth of its workforce, said Marlow Hernandez, DO, founder and former CEO, is stepping away completely from the value-based care provider.

Former respiratory therapist sentenced in death of 2 patients

A former respiratory therapist who pleaded guilty in the deaths of two Missouri hospital patients in the early 2000s has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, CBS affiliate KCTV reported Aug. 19.  

America's biggest hospital landlord sees deals souring

Medical Properties Trust, the nation’s largest hospital landlord, said its deal to secure $375 million in new financing from third-party lenders for Prospect Medical Holdings was completed, but the company did not mention that a California state regula…

Allina Health faces Minnesota AG investigation

The Minnesota attorney general is launching an investigation into the billing practices of Minneapolis-based Allina Health following a New York Times article about the nonprofit system.

Are hospitals still sharing patient data with Facebook?

Are hospitals and health systems still sharing patient data with Facebook parent company Meta Platforms?

California hospital sees 3 interim CEOs in 2023

John C. Fremont Healthcare District, based in Mariposa, Calif., has had a difficult time retaining leaders in 2023. 

Harvard Pilgrim's parent company attributes $100M loss to ransomware attack

Point32Health, the parent of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, reported a $102.7 million operating loss for the first half of the year, which its chief financial officer largely attributed to an April ransomware incident that took place on its computer syst…

Why staffing firms want to call temp nurses 'employees'

A coalition of 30 healthcare staffing firms is seeking federal guidance on the classification of temporary nursing staff as “independent contractors,” alleging this practice violates labor laws. 

HCA Florida Aventura hires CFO Onel Rodriguez

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a 493-bed facility, has hired Onel Rodriguez as its new CFO.

HCA Florida Aventura hires CFO Onel Rodriguez

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a 493-bed facility, has hired Onel Rodriguez as its new CFO.