New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has given preliminary approval for investments in seven hospital and healthcare partnerships through the state’s Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program.
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Legionella detected at Nevada hospital
Water testing has revealed elevated levels of Legionella bacteria at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus in Henderson, Nev., ABC affiliate KTNV reported Jan. 17.
McLaren expands stroke care network through telehealth
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has expanded its stroke care network to include Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, Mich., through a stroke-specific telehealth platform.
3 states get green light to sue FDA over mifepristone access
Idaho, Missouri and Kansas have been granted permission to file a lawsuit aimed at restricting access to the abortion medication mifepristone, The Hill reported Jan. 16.
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
Here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases that Becker’s has reported since Dec. 27:
ProMedica CFO eyes growth in key service lines post-restructuring
Since taking over as ProMedica CFO in May 2023, Terry Metzger has led the health system through a notable financial recovery, most recently transforming a $31 million loss (-4.2% margin) in the third quarter of 2023 into a $32.4 million operating gain …
WVU Medicine's 'secret sauce' to success
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine saw a busy year of growth in 2024, bringing the health system’s portfolio to 25 hospitals after it finalized the purchase of Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center on Jan. 1. The system also received board approval to inves…
Surgeon stress may improve patient outcomes: Study
A surgeon’s stress at the beginning of a procedure might affect clinical outcomes, according to research published Jan. 15 in JAMA.
16 states report high respiratory virus activity: 5 notes
Respiratory illness activity remains elevated across the U.S., with emergency department visits and positive test rates rising for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, according to the CDC.
IU Health appoints new IT leadership
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has appointed two new leaders to key IT C-suite roles.
