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The Value of Partnerships
Humana's Bold Goal initiative shows why health systems, payers must work together.
Minnesota hospitals, nurses avoid strike: What’s in the deal
December 07, 2022
The health systems and the Minnesota Nurses Association said they have a tentative agreement. Here’s a look at the key components of the deal.
CommonSpirit Health says some patient information accessed in ransomware attack
December 07, 2022
The system said the breach involved patient data from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, an affiliate of CommonSpirit.
Minnesota hospitals reach tentative deals with nurses, averting strike
December 06, 2022
Health systems announced the agreements, which still need ratification from union membership. About 15,000 nurses were poised to go on strike beginning Sunday.
About 15,000 Minnesota nurses are planning their second strike, and this one would be longer
December 06, 2022
Nurses are planning to walkout beginning Dec. 11, and most plan to be on strike for about three weeks. Hospitals, packed with patients with RSV and other illnesses, say the strike comes at a particularly difficult time.
Atrium Health, Advocate Aurora Health complete merger, and more hospital deals could follow
December 05, 2022
The systems say they have now formally merged to create Advocate Health, forming one of America’s largest hospital systems. Analysts have said it could pave the way for more consolidations.
Fired MetroHealth CEO sues over termination, claims ‘illegal firing’
December 05, 2022
Making good on a threat to take legal action, Akram Boutros said his termination was improper. The board said Boutros was ousted for paying himself $1.9 million in bonuses without board approval.
Children’s hospitals struggle with RSV, respiratory cases: ‘It’s unprecedented’
December 02, 2022
Around the country, children’s hospitals are at or above capacity due to high numbers of patients with respiratory viruses.
More Texas hospitals facing closure as financial pressures mount
December 01, 2022
Nearly one in 10 hospitals are in danger of closing their doors, the Texas Hospital Association says. Rural hospitals are at the greatest risk, but some urban hospitals could be forced to cut services.
Nursing shortage requires hospitals to improve work environment, experts say
November 30, 2022
With more nurses leaving bedside roles, health systems need to find ways to retain skilled and experienced professionals.
Coral Gables Hospital CEO, killed in murder-suicide, remembered as a ‘bright light’
November 29, 2022
Maria Cristina Jimenez was hailed for her leadership skills. Police said her husband fatally shot her and then took his own life.