There were more hospital mergers in 2023, and financial distress is driving more deals
A new Kaufman Hall report outlines the uptick in consolidation. Some struggling systems sought partners to secure their future.
Venture capital firm makes its move in acquiring Ohio health system
General Catalyst formed a new business, Health Assurance Transformation Corporation, and now it’s planning to buy Summa Health. Here’s a look at a deal gaining wide attention.
Hospital at home: National study shows low mortality, and other encouraging results
David Levine of Mass General Brigham talks about the key findings, and why he hopes to see more health systems delivering acute care in the home.
Doctors and hospitals praise new prior authorization rule, but some want more from Congress
The CMS regulations will streamline the process and move toward electronic prior authorization. But some healthcare groups want quicker responses and additional help from lawmakers.
More younger adults are being diagnosed with cancer: Key takeaways
In new data from the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer has become the leading killer of young men, while breast cancer is the leading cause of death in young women.
Nearly half of healthcare workers don’t trust their leaders
Many employees don’t feel supported. Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics discusses ways organizations can connect with their workers and retain valuable people.
Wisconsin hospital system announces furloughs after merger talks end
Marshfield Clinic Health System has said 3% of staff workers are being furloughed, including some in leadership roles.
Aiming to overcome challenges in moving to value-based care
More providers are shifting from the traditional fee-for-service model. Michael Palantoni of athenahealth talks about the opportunities and obstacles.
New Jersey hospital plans merger with struggling system
The Hudson Regional Hospital intends to join with CarePoint Health System, which has battled financial woes, to create a new four-hospital organization. It will include nonprofit and for-profit hospitals.
Patients with diabetes need more than glucose monitoring systems
The devices can be very useful, but patients also need support and many aren’t getting it. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the need for education for patients and providers.
Coming soon: New Jersey’s first cancer hospital
The $750 million facility is being built by RWJBarnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Two other outpatient cancer centers are also under construction.
The importance of building trust and respect | Lessons for Leaders
Sonia Millsom, CEO of Oxeon, discusses the importance of setting a vision and building trust within teams.
Penn Medicine moves to acquire Doylestown Health, and continue expansion
The two systems announced Thursday that they intend to come together. Penn Medicine has acquired other systems in the Philadelphia region in recent years.
Tennessee hospital system completes acquisition of Mississippi system
Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, has completed its merger with Anderson Regional Health System.
New Jersey governor wants medical debt relief package
Gov. Phil Murphy called for lawmakers to craft legislation so residents ‘don’t have to start a GoFundMe campaign.’ New York’s governor has also pushed debt relief measures.
Hospitals, medical groups push back against penalties for information blocking
Providers could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if they are caught limiting the exchange of patient data. The American Hospital Associations says the penalties are excessive.
Hospitals show more signs of recovery, but margins remain modest
Operating margins are improving, and there are increases in revenue, according to the latest report from Kaufman Hall.
Oregon health system begins CEO search as merger talks continue
OHSU Health CEO John Hunter is departing, even as the system looks to complete the acquisition of Legacy Health.
Rimidi CEO looks at the future of remote patient monitoring
Lucienne Ide talks about the company’s expansion into monitoring kidney disease, working with primary care doctors and why she expects more health systems to embrace remote monitoring.
Emory University Hospital names chief nursing officer, and more | MED MOVES
Mayo Clinic appoints a new top research executive, and other leaders take on new positions.
Cyberattack of health tech company affects more than 4 million
Health EC, a population health company, disclosed the breach in late December. It has affected a number of providers, including Corewell Health in Michigan, officials say.
Midwest hospital systems drop merger plans
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System said Friday they have decided against joining forces. A merger would have created a system with 25 hospitals.
Expect more healthcare and life sciences mergers, and more hospital closures, KPMG says
In its 2024 outlook, KPMG says investors anticipate more deals, out of opportunity and necessity. Ash Shehata of KPMG talks about the year ahead.
More hospitals revive mask policies, as flu, COVID, RSV cases rise
New York’s public hospitals issued a masking policy in patient areas, and other health systems in several states have required staff and visitors to wear masks in recent weeks.
Hospitals continue to wrestle with supply chain challenges
Most executives say they continue to see issues, and shortages have delayed some procedures, analysts say. Hospitals are taking new approaches to ensure they have what they need.
New York governor aims to limit hospital lawsuits against patients
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing legislation to prevent health systems from suing patients below certain income limits to collect medical debts.
These are the 11 biggest health data breaches of 2023
Hundreds of cyberattacks took place over the past year, and some affected millions of Americans.
Two Missouri hospital systems complete merger, forming $10B system
BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke’s Health System officially joined forces on Jan. 1. The merged organization operates 24 hospitals and will be known as BJC Health System.
First registered nurse elected to Congress, Eddie Bernice Johnson remembered as a trailblazer
Johnson, who died Sunday at the age of 88, was hailed for her work in healthcare and the House of Representatives.
Health technology in 2024: Projections for AI, digital health, and more
Leaders of health tech companies look ahead to the new year and offer their perspectives on what’s coming.
