MetroHealth issues response to ousted CEO's 2nd lawsuitMetroHealth issues response to ousted CEO's 2nd lawsuitMetroHealth issues response to ousted CEO's 2nd lawsuit

MetroHealth issues response to ousted CEO's 2nd lawsuit

A recent court filing restated the health system's position that its former president and CEO had no authority to award himself $1.9 million in bonuses.

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The Check Up: John Baackes, L.A. Care Health PlanThe Check Up: John Baackes, L.A. Care Health PlanThe Check Up: John Baackes, L.A. Care Health Plan

The Check Up: John Baackes, L.A. Care Health Plan

The CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan discusses his company's role in CalAIM, which aims to transform California's Medicaid program.

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LA Care Health Plan CEO offers updates on California's Medicaid transformation ambitionsLA Care Health Plan CEO offers updates on California's Medicaid transformation ambitionsLA Care Health Plan CEO offers updates on California's Medicaid transformation ambitions

LA Care Health Plan CEO offers updates on California's Medicaid transformation ambitions

John Baackes, CEO of LA Care Health Plan, discusses what the organization has learned following the launch of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal in January 2022. 

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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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