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The Value of Partnerships
Humana's Bold Goal initiative shows why health systems, payers must work together.
Penn State Health opens new $375M hospital in Lancaster County
October 04, 2022
It’s Penn State Health’s second new hospital in a year. Joseph Frank of Penn State Health talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about building a staff and planning for growth.
Health groups press Justice Department to stop attacks aimed at children's hospitals, doctors
October 04, 2022
They want Attorney General Merrick Garland to stop threats targeting providers of gender-affirming healthcare. Social media platforms also must curb the rhetoric that incites threats and attacks, they said.
Hospitals improve in August, but stuck in red for 8th consecutive month
October 03, 2022
Despite some revenue growth, many hospitals are likely to finish the year in negative territory, Kaufman Hall said in its latest report.
Women earn less than men, and their health suffers due to the pay gap
October 03, 2022
Typically, women earn 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. Closing the disparity in pay would improve health outcomes in women, advocates say.
Congress gives rural hospitals a reprieve, for now
October 03, 2022
Federal programs that provide critical aid to rural hospitals were set to expire at the end of September. Lawmakers approved a provision in the short-term spending bill to sustain funding into December.
MED MOVES: MetroHealth System announces Airica Steed as next CEO, and more
October 01, 2022
MyMichigan Health hires its new chief executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield selects a new lobbying leader, and other leaders take new roles.
Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Florida hospitals evacuate patients due to lack of water
September 30, 2022
Lee Health has transferred hundreds of patients because there’s no running water. Patients are being moved out to facilities outside of Lee County, which sustained heavy damage.
Hospitals cheer court ruling on 340B drug payments: ‘An important victory’
September 30, 2022
A judge has directed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to halt cuts to the drug program for 2022. Hospitals have battled the government over the program for years.
More than 16,000 cancer deaths linked to COVID-19 in 2020, study finds
September 30, 2022
Cancer patients are at higher risk of contracting the virus. A new study led by the American Cancer Society sheds light on cancer and COVID-19.
Hurricane Ian rips part of roof off Florida hospital
September 30, 2022
An HCA Healthcare hospital closed and transferred patients after losing a layer of roofing in high winds. Hospitals and nursing homes across Florida evacuated patients.