Two health plans filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare June 14, alleging unlawful monopolization and price fixing. The health plans allege Hartford’s dominance in the area allowed the system to inflate prices.
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Catholic Health taps inaugural CNO
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health has selected Catherine (Kate) Mohr, RN, DNP, to serve as its first systemwide chief nursing officer. She will step into the role in late July.
Allina sells lab assets to Quest Diagnostics
Minneapolis-based Allina Health signed an agreement to sell some lab assets to Quest Diagnostics for improved access and affordability of services.
Walmart health centers to close June 28
Walmart revealed plans in April to close all 51 health centers across the U.S. this year. The retail giant recently posted the closing date, and it’s fast approaching: June 28.
No class for that: What prospective chief medical officers should know
Becoming a chief medical officer in 2024 and beyond will require a refined dedication and nuanced skill set that cannot be taught in medical school or through a leadership course, two physician leaders told Becker’s.
Supreme Court poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho: Report
A Supreme Court document that leaked momentarily June 26 showed the court ruled in favor of emergency abortions in Idaho to protect maternal health, Bloomberg reported.
CommonSpirit names hospital CEO
Deb Mohesky was appointed CEO of CommonSpirit Health’s Longmont (Colo.) United Hospital, effective July 15.
New York system drops Humana Medicare Advantage
Albany (N.Y.) Med Health System will no longer accept Humana Medicare Advantage for non-emergency services after June 30.
UChicago Medicine taps 3 leaders
The University of Chicago Medicine has made several leadership changes as the academic health system continues expansion efforts.
Citadel CEO gives $10M to Northwestern Medicine
In his latest healthcare philanthropic effort, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has donated $10 million to Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine.
