Global investment firm KKR is in discussions with Veritas Capital to acquire a 50% stake in Cotiviti, a healthcare analytics company, for between $10 billion and $11 billion, Bloomberg reported Dec. 12.
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Grady expands ICU capacity by 42% after Wellstar closure
Fifty-two new ICU beds have gone live at Grady Memorial Hospital — an expansion meant to support increased demand the hospital has experienced since WellStar Health System’s Atlanta Medical Center closed in October 2022.
HHS releases AI transparency rule
The HHS has taken the initial step in regulating emerging AI tools and algorithms within the healthcare sector.
McKenzie Health CEO eyes $65M hospital to better serve community
Sandusky, Mich.-based McKenzie Health System is moving forward with its plans for a new hospital to replace its current McKenzie Memorial Hospital and modernize the hospital system.
Nurses at Prime hospital approve labor deal
Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals have approved a new labor contract with Prime Healthcare’s St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif.
CEO accepts nurse's 'Suits in Scrubs' challenge
Throughout his healthcare career, Greg Wood has spent time walking the hospital floors, sitting in employee lounges and talking with staff. However, he recently got an even closer look at the front lines when he shadowed charge nurse Misty Freeman, RN,…
Cincinnati health system opens 7th urgent care, plans for expansion
In an effort to make healthcare more accessible for all, Cincinnati-based Mercy Health opened its seventh urgent care facility Dec. 6.
Joint Commission revises 'suicide' definition
The Joint Commission is updating its sentinel event policy to provide an expanded definition for suicide deaths that hospitals report to the organization.
CMS ramped up price transparency enforcement in 2023
After fining the first two hospitals for alleged price transparency violations in 2022, CMS fined 12 more in 2023.
A look at HCA and Google's AI partnership
In a move to enhance efficiency, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has been conducting pilots with Google’s healthcare-based AI tools.
