Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to explore a potential merger with Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
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Michigan woman who posed as nurse indicted on 4 counts
A grand jury indicted a Michigan woman accused of posing as a registered nurse for the third time, The Detroit News reported Sept. 27.
Missouri system names co-leader of medical group
Chesterfield, Mo.-based St. Luke’s has named Tammy Lett, RN, senior vice president of its physician network.
100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs | 2023
Becker’s is thrilled to release its 2023 list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs. These organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pionee…
Cigna's Accredo plans major expansion in Delaware
Accredo Health Group, a specialty pharmacy owned by the Cigna Group, is planning to expand its business in Delaware, the Delaware Business Times reported Sept. 25.
ANA recognizes cannabis as specialty
Cannabis nursing is now officially recognized by the American Nurses Association as a specialty nursing practice, the group announced Sept. 27.
Hospitals are dropping Medicare Advantage left and right
Medicare Advantage provides health coverage to more than half of the nation’s seniors, but a growing number of hospitals and health systems nationwide are pushing back and dropping the private plans altogether.
Hospitals' newest competition: Uber Eats
Hospital leaders are already taking notice of one of healthcare’s newest disruptors: Uber Eats.
6 cancers were underdiagnosed in 2020
Six types of cancer were underdiagnosed during the pandemic, according to the National Institutes of Health.
MultiCare physicians, APPs OK strike
Approximately 80 physicians and advanced practice providers at urgent care centers operated by Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare have authorized a strike.
