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Encompass plans Florida rehab hospital

Encompass Health shared plans to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Wesley Chapel, Fla. 

Texas hospital pays $14.2M to settle self-disclosed Stark law, Medicare violations

Horizon Medical Center of Denton, Texas, has agreed to pay $14.2 million to settle potential Medicare regulation and Stark Law violations.

California hospital delays obstetrics cut after nurse pushback

A California hospital is delaying plans to close its obstetrics department through at least Jan. 31, following pressure from the California Nurses Association and the state’s health department. 

U-M Health workers OK labor deal with 23.4% wage hike

Members of SEIU Healthcare Michigan have approved a new labor contract with Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health that includes an average wage increase of 23.4% over the life of the deal, according to a Nov. 4 union news release shared with Be…

Pediatricians fear more outbreaks amid anti-vaccine movement

In a Nov. 3 interview with NBC News, former president Donald Trump said he will “make a decision” on whether to ban some vaccines based on Robert Kennedy Jr.’s recommendations. 

R1 RCM posts $19.9M net loss in Q3

R1 RCM posted a net loss of $19.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, down from a net income of $1.3 million over the same period last year, according to its Nov. 5 financial report. 

OHSU names interim president

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University’s board of directors have voted to appoint Steve Stadum interim president, effective Nov. 5.

CMS finalizes telehealth pay changes: 5 notes

CMS released the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule final rule Nov. 1, including a plan to preserve certain telehealth flexibilities beyond the expiring temporary pandemic-era measures.

What systems can learn from Florida hospitals: 5 emergency-prep ideas to steal

Florida is known for many things, among them, hurricanes. Every year, Florida hospitals face devastating winds and storm surges, but these yearly disasters have helped them become some of the greatest experts on hospital emergency management.

IT partnerships health systems will prize most in 2025

Health systems have a variety of technology and digital health platforms to increase operational efficiencies, enhance outcomes and improve the patient experience. More startups are forming daily to tackle challenges big and small in the crowded health…