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General Catalyst earmarking $750M for healthcare investments

General Catalyst has raised $8 billion in new capital and is earmarking $750 million for healthcare investments, a spokesperson for the firm told Becker’s. 

Oregon hospital CEO resigns

Cam Marlowe, CEO of Blue Mountain Hospital District in John Day, Ore., has resigned from his role.

AMA latest to sue MultiPlan over alleged price-fixing 'cartel'

The American Medical Association and the Illinois State Medical Society have filed a lawsuit against MultiPlan alleging the data analytics firm is colluding with with commercial payers in a price-fixing scheme that has “undercut fair payment for out-of…

Change Healthcare cyberattack impacts 100 million people

The Feb. 21 ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare has impacted 100 million individuals. 

US News updates criteria for maternity care ranking ahead of December release

U.S. News & World Report has updated the methodology for its 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ranking, set for release Dec. 10. 

Lurie Children's CIO departs

Chicago-based Lurie Children’s CIO and Senior Vice President Lisa Dykstra has left the health system after 10 years in the role. 

CHS chips away at $1B divestiture plan, CFO says: 7 things to know

During an Oct. 24 third quarter earnings call, Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems CFO Kevin Hammons reiterated the health system’s commitment to selling $1 billion in hospital assets.

Independent pharmacies struggle as PBM payments favor chains: 4 things to know

Independent pharmacies are fighting to stay profitable as pharmacy benefit managers favor big chains, KFF Health News reported Oct. 24. 

Best large healthcare workplaces for women, per Fortune

Fortune and Great Place to Work have recognized 18 large healthcare organizations on their annual “Best Workplaces for Women” list, published Oct. 24.

2-midnight triggers more 'aggressive' payer tactics, says CHS CFO

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has seen increasingly aggressive payer behavior on the commercial and Medicare Advantage fronts in recent quarters, creating significant financial headwinds for hospitals, executives said during the compan…