Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misused $1 billion in tax dollars intended to serve low-income patients, Fresnoland reported Nov. 15.
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Washington hospital to pay $15K to address drug diversion
Mid-Valley Hospital and Clinic in Omak, Wash., has agreed to pay a $15,000 penalty for violations of the Controlled Substances Act and to implement changes to its pharmacy and controlled substances policies.
Oklahoma hospital CEO to retire
Warren Kean Spellman, CEO of Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, Okla., will retire in March after a 45-year career.
Alabama hospital CEO, COO step down amid financial restructuring
Joe Riley, CEO of Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital & Clinic, and COO Michael James will step down Nov. 19 as part of the hospital’s financial restructuring.
Michigan hospital to lay off leaders, 248 employees
Pontiac (Mich.) General Hospital filed a WARN notice Nov. 15 to lay off 248 employees after the hospital unexpectedly learned that it was excluded from receiving Medicare funds.
Joint Commission, NAHQ partner to advance quality competencies: 5 notes
The Joint Commission and National Association for Healthcare Quality have formed a strategic alliance to enhance quality training, certification and best practices globally.
Pennsylvania system strikes RCM partnership
Ensemble Health Partners has struck an agreement to provide end-to-end revenue cycle services for two of Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System’s hospitals.
Providence names next COO
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has selected Darryl Elmouchi, MD, as its next COO, effective Jan. 2.
CVS Health 1st to earn new health equity accreditation
CVS Health has become the first organization to receive the Health Equity Accreditation from URAC, an independent accrediting body, for its efforts to address health disparities, according to a Nov. 19 news release from the company.
Why OhioHealth built 84 smart hospital rooms
Columbus-based OhioHealth has been experiencing promising early results from its 84 smart hospital rooms and plans to expand the technology to more facilities.
