LHC Group delisting as $5.4B UnitedHealth deal ‘tentatively scheduled’LHC Group delisting as $5.4B UnitedHealth deal ‘tentatively scheduled’LHC Group delisting as $5.4B UnitedHealth deal ‘tentatively scheduled’

LHC Group delisting as $5.4B UnitedHealth deal ‘tentatively scheduled’

UnitedHealth Group announced its plans to acquire home health provider LHC Group last March.

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SUNY Upstate Medical University, Crouse Health scuttle proposed acquisitionSUNY Upstate Medical University, Crouse Health scuttle proposed acquisitionSUNY Upstate Medical University, Crouse Health scuttle proposed acquisition

SUNY Upstate Medical University, Crouse Health scuttle proposed acquisition

SUNY Upstate Medical University and Crouse Health System called off their transaction, citing economic and operational headwinds. In October, the Federal Trade Commission recommended the state oppose the deal.

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Former COO from Chicago-area hospital indicted for fraudFormer COO from Chicago-area hospital indicted for fraudFormer COO from Chicago-area hospital indicted for fraud

Former COO from Chicago-area hospital indicted for fraud

Robert Spadoni is accused of stealing more than $600,000 from Rush Oak Park Hospital.

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Ohio train derailment may pose long-term health issuesOhio train derailment may pose long-term health issuesOhio train derailment may pose long-term health issues

Ohio train derailment may pose long-term health issues

Though the short-term health impacts of vinyl chloride spilled into the air and water appear minimal, healthcare experts worry more about long-term effects.

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North Carolina could expand Medicaid for as many as 600,000North Carolina could expand Medicaid for as many as 600,000North Carolina could expand Medicaid for as many as 600,000

North Carolina could expand Medicaid for as many as 600,000

A bill would allow eligible North Carolinians to receive Medicaid coverage in 2024. Hospitals would finance the state’s 10% share of the cost.

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Patient safety courses a tough sell at medical schoolsPatient safety courses a tough sell at medical schoolsPatient safety courses a tough sell at medical schools

Patient safety courses a tough sell at medical schools

Learning concepts of patient safety earlier on gives medical professionals an advantage in clinical settings, educators said.
 

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Community Health Systems' operating income declines amid rising expensesCommunity Health Systems' operating income declines amid rising expensesCommunity Health Systems' operating income declines amid rising expenses

Community Health Systems' operating income declines amid rising expenses

Community Health Systems' operating income fell more than 46% in the fourth quarter, as expenses rose 3.7%.

 

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5 takeaways on data privacy from AHA, industry group report5 takeaways on data privacy from AHA, industry group report5 takeaways on data privacy from AHA, industry group report

5 takeaways on data privacy from AHA, industry group report

The recommendations come from a report by healthcare industry groups discussing challenges with existing health data privacy regulatory frameworks.

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State, local governments pay off medical debt relief with COVID fundsState, local governments pay off medical debt relief with COVID fundsState, local governments pay off medical debt relief with COVID funds

State, local governments pay off medical debt relief with COVID funds

Governments in Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio and other states are using money from the American Rescue Plan Act to relieve residents of medical debt.

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CommonSpirit Health, AdventHealth break up Centura Health JVCommonSpirit Health, AdventHealth break up Centura Health JVCommonSpirit Health, AdventHealth break up Centura Health JV

CommonSpirit Health, AdventHealth break up Centura Health JV

The partnership, which formed Centura Health, has reached its “natural maturity,” the health systems said.

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Employers have big plans to change digital health offerings, survey findsEmployers have big plans to change digital health offerings, survey findsEmployers have big plans to change digital health offerings, survey finds

Employers have big plans to change digital health offerings, survey finds

Employers specifically want to adjust their wellness, mental health and clinical offerings, according to a survey from consultancy WTW. 

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Outcome Health whistleblower tells his tale at fraud trialOutcome Health whistleblower tells his tale at fraud trialOutcome Health whistleblower tells his tale at fraud trial

Outcome Health whistleblower tells his tale at fraud trial

Former Outcome Health analyst David Ma described the inner workings of the high-flying healthcare advertising company that led to fraud charges.

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Private equity targeted in CMS nursing home ownership regulationPrivate equity targeted in CMS nursing home ownership regulationPrivate equity targeted in CMS nursing home ownership regulation

Private equity targeted in CMS nursing home ownership regulation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a proposed rule that aims to promote transparency in the often opaque realm of nursing home ownership.

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Could the FTC put a damper on Amazon’s healthcare ambitions? Could the FTC put a damper on Amazon’s healthcare ambitions? Could the FTC put a damper on Amazon’s healthcare ambitions?

Could the FTC put a damper on Amazon’s healthcare ambitions?

The FTC's investigation into Amazon and One Medical could be the start of the agency taking a closer look at nontraditional mergers involving tech companies.

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Sanford, Fairview to delay merger until May 31Sanford, Fairview to delay merger until May 31Sanford, Fairview to delay merger until May 31

Sanford, Fairview to delay merger until May 31

Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services have encountered resistance to their planned merger from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D).

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Cigna announces corporate rebrandingCigna announces corporate rebrandingCigna announces corporate rebranding

Cigna announces corporate rebranding

The health insurance company is changing its corporate name and dividing operations into Cigna Group, Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services.

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Fewer doctors can be found in ERs as hospitals look to cut costsFewer doctors can be found in ERs as hospitals look to cut costsFewer doctors can be found in ERs as hospitals look to cut costs

Fewer doctors can be found in ERs as hospitals look to cut costs

More physician assistants and nurse practitioners are replacing experienced physicians in emergency rooms. Critics worry about the change's effect on patients.

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Behavioral health funding, capacity draw more worry form hospital CEOsBehavioral health funding, capacity draw more worry form hospital CEOsBehavioral health funding, capacity draw more worry form hospital CEOs

Behavioral health funding, capacity draw more worry form hospital CEOs

Workforce shortages remained atop the list of the annual American College of Healthcare Executives survey, but behavioral health issues weren’t far behind.

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