As of June 29, emergency room visits for COVID-19-related illnesses have increased 18.4% and hospitalizations have increased 13.3% from the previous week, the CDC found.
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Virginia system strikes RCM partnership with Ensemble
Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic selected Ensemble Health Partners for an end-to-end revenue cycle partnership.
Acquisition by HCA would be 'credit positive' for Catholic system: Moody's
Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center’s plans to join Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare would be “credit positive” for the 330-bed regional health system, according to Moody’s.
The Sanders Trust acquires Oklahoma rehab hospital for $34.2M
Birmingham, Ala.-based The Sanders Trust has acquired PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa (Okla.) for $34.2 million, AL.com reported July 8.
2nd recipient of pig kidney transplant dies
The second patient to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig, and who lived with the organ for 47 days, died July 7, The New York Times reported July 9.
Piedmont, Encompass expand joint venture
Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare has expanded its joint venture with Encompass Health to include Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, in Augusta, Ga.
Ardent eyes $3.15B valuation with IPO
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Ardent Health is seeking a valuation of $3.15 billion for its initial public offering, according to Reuters.
Sailor attempted to wrongly access Biden's medical records
A sailor searched for and attempted to view President Joe Biden’s medical records three times in February, but was unsuccessful, according to a CBS News report.
Providence South Division promotes leader to chief medical officer
Providence’s South Division — which spans 17 hospitals in Northern and Southern California — has promoted Ranjit Hundal, MD, to the role of chief medical officer.
GLP-1s spur Oklahoma system to close clinic, end bariatric services
The popularity of medications like Wegovy has reduced the number of weight loss surgeries at Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System, prompting the organization to shutter its bariatric program.
