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Appeals court overturns Sutter Health antitrust win

A majority panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a 2022 jury verdict in favor of Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health in a class action alleging the health system used its market power to charge supracompetitive rates…

West Valley Medical Center names chief nursing officer

role of chief nursing officer. She joins West Valley from Ogden (Utah) Regional Medical Center, where she was the assistant CNO. 

Mental healthcare: One of the greatest tests for today's health system leaders

Today and over the next several years, mental health will challenge hospital and health system executives in how they communicate, prioritize, respond and invest. 

FTC can't halt Novant, CHS deal, judge rules

A federal judge has rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to bar Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health from its $320 million acquisition of two North Carolina hospitals from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Healt…

Ascension to restore EHR by June 14

St. Louis-based Ascension is on track to restore its EHR by June 14 after bringing its medical records systems back online in two more markets, the health system said June 5.

Best regional hospitals for equitable access: US News

U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access” list on June 5, highlighting 53 hospitals for their work to improve care in historically underserved communities. 

South Dakota health system breaks ground on building part of $245M project

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has broken ground on a medical office building in Sioux Falls, part of a $245 million project.

Cedars-Sinai gets $100M for surgical care advancements

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has received a $100 million gift for its department of surgery, the health system announced June 5.

2 new fungal infections emerge in US, what to know

Experts at New York City-based NYU Langone Health are warning healthcare providers to be aware of two highly contagious fungal infections causing rashes, according to a June 5 news release shared with Becker’s.

Agilon Health CFO to retire, new leader named

Austin, Texas-based Agilon Health has named Jeff Schwaneke CFO and executive vice president, effective July 1. Mr. Schwaneke will succeed Timothy Bensley who is retiring.