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California hospitals use bankruptcy to avoid state intervention

California is one of 10 states that have a review system in which attorneys general can impose conditions or block a merger of nonprofit hospitals. But rigorous review processes — designed to maintain key healthcare services — can collapse mergers, wit…

Tenet to continue focus on reducing contract labor

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, which reported second quarter net income of $123 million July 31, said it will continue to focus on driving contract labor costs further down.

Amazon launches virtual care nationwide

Amazon is launching its virtual care platform, Amazon Clinic, across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

CHS provided $1.4B in charity care 2022

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems provided $1.4 billion in charity last year, with 63,015 patients obtaining coverage at its hospitals through Medicaid and other financial assistance programs, according to the system’s community impact rep…

Missouri hospital to cut 62 jobs, including 15 layoffs

Columbia, Mo.-based Boone Health, a county-owned system, will eliminate 62 positions, most of which are unfilled.

10 best hospitals for diabetes, endocrinology: US News

Mayo Clinic took first place again in U.S. News & World Report’s national ranking of the top 10 hospitals for diabetes and endocrinology care.

The future of healthcare will require 'change leadership'; are nurse execs ready?

While reiterating that hospitals continue to remain in a “state of recovery” even months after the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, CEO of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders, said healthcare has rou…

Conifer's revenues down 3% in Q2

Conifer Health Solutions saw net operating revenues of $323 million in the second quarter of 2023, down from $333 posted in the same period in 2022, according to Dallas-based parent company Tenet’s financial report released July 31. 

50 best hospitals for geriatrics: US News

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best hospitals in the country. 

How US News' 22 honor roll hospitals fared with CMS star ratings this year

Nineteen of U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Honor Roll hospitals received five stars in CMS’ updated Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.