Some Texas lawmakers are moving to amend the state’s strict abortion laws by introducing bills that would expand exceptions for doctors to intervene in high-risk pregnancies, ProPublica reported Nov. 19.
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HCA Healthcare collects 21K pounds of medication during national prescription take back day
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported collecting 21,137 pounds of unused or expired medications during its sixth annual “Crush the Crisis” national prescription drug take-back event.
How system ownership affects hospital profits, quality
After a health system acquires an independent hospital, workforces and operating costs shrink as prices and readmissions increase, according to a new report.
Texas hospital to launch workforce retention program with $1M endowment: 4 notes
Edinburg, Texas-based Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley will use a $1 million fund to create a workforce retention program, including monetary incentives for staff.
Former Steward hospitals to lose Catholic identity
Some hospitals formerly owned by Dallas-based Steward Health Care have transitioned to ownership not affiliated with the Catholic Church and will no longer follow religious doctrine on matters such as abortion and contraception, The Boston Globe report…
WellSpan appoints COO, chief strategy officer
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has promoted Cindy Fruitrail to executive vice president and chief strategy officer, and Kasey Paulus, RN, to executive vice president and COO.
Dignity taps Arizona hospital president
Douglas Ross, MD, has been appointed president of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
Tower Health chips away at operating loss in Q1
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health reported an operating loss of $14.2 million (-3% operating margin) in the first quarter of 2025, ended Sept. 30, 2024, an improvement from a $19.1 million operating loss (-4.2% operating margin) during the same peri…
US News names top Medicare Advantage, Part D providers for 2025
U.S. News & World Report has recognized seven Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D providers for their national performance across various award categories.
Lawsuits mount against Oregon hospital in drug diversion case
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Ore., is facing more than $488 million in lawsuits related to a former nurse’s alleged drug diversion.
