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Healthcare layoffs: 21 figures that tell the unfolding story

What has seven letters, made dozens of Becker’s headlines in a matter of months, and looms over everyone in healthcare — from the front desk to the top office? Layoffs. 

McLaren profit drops 28% in Q2; patient volumes slow to rebound

Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care posted $62.9 million in operating income for the second quarter, a 28 percent dip from the $87.4 million it reported in the prior-year period, according to financial documents published Aug. 10.

HSS reports $94.7M profit for 1st 6 months

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, one of the most renowned orthopedic care hospitals worldwide, reported net income of $94.7 million for the first half of the year.

New Jersey hospital mimics Apple's Genius Bar at new facility

Camden, N.J.-based Cooper University Health Care’s new facility is creating its own version of Apple’s Genius Bar, dubbed Cooper Connect, ROI reported Aug. 7.   

HCA hospitals illegally skirted union on COVID-19 pay, labor board says

A National Labor Relations Board panel affirmed an earlier decision that three hospitals run by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare violated labor laws when they implemented COVID-19 pay programs and other policies without first notifying and bargain…

6 systems with recent credit downgrades, outlook revisions

Here is a summary of recent credit downgrades and outlook revisions for hospitals and health systems.

Nearly 2 in 3 hospitals struggle with cancer drug shortages: 5 updates

Cancer patients and oncology clinicians continue to grapple with an ongoing national drug shortage that is now affecting 57 percent of hospital pharmacies, according to an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists poll published Aug. 10. 

The top 100 hospitals for cardiac care, per Healthgrades

Healthgrades recently named the top 100 hospitals for cardiac care in 2023.

NYU Langone Health gets new marketing chief

Elizabeth Golden has been named executive vice president for communications and marketing of New York City-based NYU Langone Health.

Costs for 25 popular Medicare drugs have tripled

The list prices of the 25 most popular Medicare Part D drugs, on average, have more than tripled since they first entered the market, the AARP said Aug. 10.