The creation of a new governance framework for Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare will involve a collaborative effort between the Catholic Diocese of Peoria and the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis.
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Pharmacy seeks class-action suit over UnitedHealth PBM fees
An Iowa pharmacy filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its pharmacy benefit manager, accusing the company of “unconscionable” DIR fees.
Workers at Prime hospital fired after taking concerns to corporate: Union
Seven healthcare workers participating in a strike at Prime Healthcare’s St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif., were notified Dec. 20 that they were being fired, according to their union, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare …
New York health system saw on-demand virtual care increase 25% in 2023
Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has made significant strides to improve patient care access over the last year.
Samsung expands digital health tools
Samsung Electronics added a medication tracking feature to its Samsung Health app.
Another busy week of mergers and acquisitions
The year is coming to a close, but not without one last flurry of healthcare mergers and acquisition news, including two major announcements made Dec. 19.
Seattle Children's sues Texas attorney general
Seattle Children’s Hospital has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Office of the Attorney General after the agency requested documents related to gender transition policies and such care provided to Texas children, NBC affiliate KAXN reported Dec. 20.&n…
Memorial Hermann inches closer to Epic go-live
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is 150 days away from its first go-live with its new Epic EHR system.
Watchdog agency makes new appointments to health IT committee
The Government Accountability Office named five new members to the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee.
10 states where COVID admissions are highest, rising fastest
New COVID-19 admissions continue to increase in the U.S., with 23,432 reported for the week ending Dec. 9.
