Wednesday, April 12, 2023

UVA Health pursues statewide expansionUVA Health pursues statewide expansionUVA Health pursues statewide expansion

UVA Health pursues statewide expansion

UVA Health acquired three hospitals in 2021 and recently launched a $300 million biotechnology institute.



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Advocate Aurora's 2022 financial performance take a hit Advocate Aurora's 2022 financial performance take a hit Advocate Aurora's 2022 financial performance take a hit

Advocate Aurora's 2022 financial performance take a hit

In 2022's fourth quarter, Advocate Aurora reported net income of $160.83 million, a nearly 60% drop from a year ago.



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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

UPMC seeks to raise $1.6B for capital projects, debt refundUPMC seeks to raise $1.6B for capital projects, debt refundUPMC seeks to raise $1.6B for capital projects, debt refund

UPMC seeks to raise $1.6B for capital projects, debt refund

The nonprofit system said it will use most of the proceeds for "continuing investments in its facilities and communities."



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EPA proposes limits to carcinogen in medical supply sterilizationEPA proposes limits to carcinogen in medical supply sterilizationEPA proposes limits to carcinogen in medical supply sterilization

EPA proposes limits to carcinogen in medical supply sterilization

The Environmental Protection Agency seeks to reduce workplace and community exposure to ethylene oxide, a chemical linked to cancer that is used to sterilize medical devices, supplies and equipment.



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Outcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud caseOutcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud caseOutcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud case

Outcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud case

Outcome Health co-founders Rishi Shah and Shradha Agarwal and ex-COO Brad Purdy were convicted of defrauding customers and investors.



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Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress actsBiden ends COVID national emergency after Congress actsBiden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

The national emergency allowed the government to take sweeping steps to respond to the virus and support the country's economic, health and welfare systems.



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Autism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gapsAutism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gapsAutism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gaps

Autism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gaps

As autism diagnoses rise, providers such as Learn Behavioral and the Center for Social Dynamics use telehealth to reach children from underserved communities.



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Monday, April 10, 2023

CMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hikeCMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hikeCMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hike

CMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hike

The fiscal 2024 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also includes new safety and health equity provisions.



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CommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millionsCommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millionsCommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millions

CommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millions

The full extent of last year's ransomware attack, which involved more than 600,000 patients, is now known.



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Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill orderJustice Department appeals Texas abortion pill orderJustice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

The appeal comes after a Texas federal judge last Friday ordered a hold on the U.S. approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.



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