Around 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old every day, gaining access to Medicare benefits. The number of Medicare beneficiaries is expected to continue growing in the next five years, and health systems are making changes to keep up.
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Lawmakers push for tougher enforcement on MultiPlan
Lawmakers are continuing to press for tougher regulations on MultiPlan, the New York Times reported Aug. 21.
Hospitals, physicians split after noncompete strikedown
A federal court on Aug. 20 struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s sweeping noncompete ban, claiming that it was “unreasonably overbroad” and that the FTC lacks authority to implement nationwide rules defining unfair methods of competition.
Best physical rehabilitation centers by state: Newsweek
Newsweekreleased its 2024 “America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers” ranking Aug. 21, in partnership with Statista.
FDA to create medical device surveillance program
The FDA is building a postmarket surveillance program for medical devices.
Tennessee hospital welcomes 1st female CEO
Lisa Lovelace was named president and CEO of Vitruvian Health-Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland, Tenn., on Aug. 1, she posted on her LinkedIn page.
Everest ransomware group shifts focus to healthcare
The ransomware group known as Everest has begun targeting the healthcare sector.
Steward to close 2 Ohio hospitals
Dallas-based Steward Health Care plans to close Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, on or around Sept. 20 after the facilities failed to attract qualified buyers, the health system said in an Aug…
Florida system progresses toward privatization
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health is moving forward in its conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit health system.
Steward landlord declines Massachusetts $4.5M offer for hospital
Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s landlord, New York City-based Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, has rejected the $4.5 million proposal from Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s administration to take over Steward’s Boston-based St. Eliza…
