Category: White Papers

Cooper University Health Care credit rating up to A-, its highest ever

S&P Global Ratings raised Cooper University Health Care’s credit rating from “BBB+” to “A-“, the highest rating in the Camden, N.J.-based system’s 135-year history, roj-nj.com reported Nov. 28.

Long-term care planning lacking for Americans with disabilities: 6 things to know

Experts and advocates warn that a lack of long-term planning, coupled with a flawed social safety net, could create a crisis where people with disabilities are no longer able to live independently, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 11. 

How Cleveland Clinic uses virtual reality for neurology care

Cleveland Clinic is turning to virtual reality to improve the health of neurology patients.

Terrebonne General sues to close 2 Thibodaux Regional clinics

Houma, La.-based Terrebonne General Health System accused Thibodaux (La.) Regional Medical Center of operating two clinics outside of its district without permission, according to a Nov. 9 report from Houma Today.

Congressional committee calls for hospital price transparency compliance investigation

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is asking the Government Accountability Office to open an investigation into hospitals’ compliance with the federal price transparency rules that went into effect Jan. 1, 2021. 

Jury rejects claims against Figs in false advertising suit

A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has rejected all claims in Strategic Partners’ false advertising lawsuit against medical apparel manufacturer Figs. 

Iowa hospital names Mikaela Kienitz CEO

Boone County (Iowa) Hospital named Mikaela Kienitz, MSN, RN, its new CEO, effective Jan. 2. 

Microsoft partners with healthcare software company to accelerate data analysis

Microsoft is partnering with healthcare software company Sophia Genetics to accelerate research and data analysis.

Rising healthcare costs may affect employee benefits, McKinsey warns

Employers across a variety of industries face profitability headwinds due to significantly elevated healthcare costs, and such pressures are most likely to affect the most vulnerable employees if left unmanaged, according to a report on healthcare tren…

Georgia county CEO unveils $20M hospital aid plan as Atlanta facility shutters

As Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center approaches its Nov. 1 closure date, DeKalb (Ga.) County CEO Michael Thurmond has proposed $20 million to support hospitals expected to assume its patient load.