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Jefferson Health, Crozer partner to grow neurological care
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health has entered into a service agreement with Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health to provide neurological care services in Pennsylvania’s Delaware County.
How UVA Health cut number of ED visits
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health is connecting patients who regularly visit emergency rooms for non-emergency care of chronic conditions to a program designed to make care more accessible, while keeping critical ER beds free and lowering capacity.
7 HIPAA predictions for 2024
Even 28 years after President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law, many of its rules have remained difficult for HIPAA-regulated entities, according to a Jan. 22 HIPAA Journal report.
'It's going to break Denver Health': CEO speaks out on uncompensated migrant care
Denver Health “is at a critical, critical point,” according to its CEO, Donna Lynne, DrPH.
Florida Senate passes $800M legislation to bolster healthcare access
The Florida Senate approved an $800 million legislative package meant to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and advance access to care.
Seattle Children's mold lawsuit kicks off new trial
A trial has begun in a class-action lawsuit against Seattle Children’s hospital from families who claim mold in the hospital made 14 young people sick and resulted in the death of seven patients, KING5 reported Jan. 22.
HCA acquires 2 Texas surgery centers
Surgery Ventures, operated by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has acquired majority stakes in two ambulatory surgery centers in North Texas and will manage day-to-day operations at both facilities, a spokesperson for the health system told Becke…
North Carolina state health plan drops weight loss drug coverage; to incur $54M rebate loss
North Carolina’s state health plan dropped new coverage for weight loss drugs Jan. 1, a decision that is expected to cost the state $54 million in lost drug rebates, WRAL News reported Jan. 12.
Arkansas system administrative staff take pay cuts
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison has made cost reduction efforts — including layoffs and voluntary pay cuts for administrative staff — amid declining revenue.
