As investigations deepen into financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care, John Boehner, former U.S. House Speaker and Steward board member, testified Nov. 15 before a federal grand jury in Boston, The Boston Globe reported Nov. 14.
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Hims & Hers launches GLP-1 tracker amid shortages
Hims & Hers introduced a new tracker to monitor shortages of GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs, responding to the FDA’s decision to end the compounded versions, Yahoo Finance reported Nov. 13.
Nursing home operators to settle neglect, fraud case for $45M
The operators of four New York nursing homes agreed Nov. 14 to pay $45 million to settle allegations of mistreatment, neglect and fraud.
Rural health disparities widen for MA enrollees: 4 takeaways
Health disparities among Medicare Advantage patients in rural areas widened in 2023, a new CMS report shows.
Rural New Mexico hospital cuts jobs
Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., has eliminated three positions — two full-time and one part-time — as it works to align its workforce with operational needs.
Providence 'stay Interviews' boost retention
Recruiting healthcare workers is a challenge in today’s environment, and retaining them is even harder. But Providence has figured out a way to cut turnover by engaging new employees with “stay interviews.”
How a Trump administration could shape the future of telehealth
Under the first Trump administration, telehealth benefitted, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 14.
38% of surgeries involve adverse events, study suggests
Among 1,009 patients who underwent surgery in a Massachusetts hospital in 2018, 38% experienced an adverse event — of which 26% were potentially preventable, according to a study published Nov. 13 in BMJ.
Sentara Health rolls out AI-driven virtual nursing program
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has launched a new virtual nursing program powered by Andor Health’s AI-driven ThinkAndor platform.
Advocate Health posts $885M operating gain through Q3
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health reported an operating income of $964.2 million (3.7% operating margin) through the first three quarters of 2024, up from $79.4 million (0.3% margin) reported over the same period last year.
