Mount Sinai Hospital fined $127K for consistent understaffing at NICU Mount Sinai Hospital fined $127K for consistent understaffing at NICU Mount Sinai Hospital fined $127K for consistent understaffing at NICU

Mount Sinai Hospital fined $127K for consistent understaffing at NICU

The hospital violated staffing rules included in recent nurse contracts, an arbitrator ruled. 

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Unions call for DOJ investigation of UPMC on wages, antitrustUnions call for DOJ investigation of UPMC on wages, antitrustUnions call for DOJ investigation of UPMC on wages, antitrust

Unions call for DOJ investigation of UPMC on wages, antitrust

A labor coalition led by the Service Employees International Union alleges the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center leverages its power as a leading regional employer to suppress pay.

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Minnesota hospitals push back on nurse staffing bill, Mayo's request for exceptionMinnesota hospitals push back on nurse staffing bill, Mayo's request for exceptionMinnesota hospitals push back on nurse staffing bill, Mayo's request for exception

Minnesota hospitals push back on nurse staffing bill, Mayo's request for exception

Providers argue the nurse staffing bill would require them to cut services, and that if Mayo Clinic gets an exception, every hospital should. 

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HCA Healthcare to buy 41 Texas urgent care centers from FastMedHCA Healthcare to buy 41 Texas urgent care centers from FastMedHCA Healthcare to buy 41 Texas urgent care centers from FastMed

HCA Healthcare to buy 41 Texas urgent care centers from FastMed

HCA will add 19 FastMed locations and 22 MedPost centers to its portfolio under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close this summer.

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Medicare Advantage deals winnow the home health fieldMedicare Advantage deals winnow the home health fieldMedicare Advantage deals winnow the home health field

Medicare Advantage deals winnow the home health field

Medicare Advantage insurers are driving massive consolidation in home health by acquiring companies and setting reimbursement rates.

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FTC orders records from Zinc Health, Ascent Health as PBM probe widensFTC orders records from Zinc Health, Ascent Health as PBM probe widensFTC orders records from Zinc Health, Ascent Health as PBM probe widens

FTC orders records from Zinc Health, Ascent Health as PBM probe widens

The Federal Trade Commission issued compulsory orders for information on the business practices of two group purchasing organizations.

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House panel advances bill to promote PBM transparencyHouse panel advances bill to promote PBM transparencyHouse panel advances bill to promote PBM transparency

House panel advances bill to promote PBM transparency

A House subcommittee voted unanimously to approve a measure that would require pharmacy benefit managers to disclose more information about their dealings.

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VA seeks to hold Oracle Cerner accountable with revised EHR dealVA seeks to hold Oracle Cerner accountable with revised EHR dealVA seeks to hold Oracle Cerner accountable with revised EHR deal

VA seeks to hold Oracle Cerner accountable with revised EHR deal

The VA's Dr. Neil Evans said the system has not yet delivered for veterans or VA clinicians.

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Increase in hospital police forces brings criticisms, warningsIncrease in hospital police forces brings criticisms, warningsIncrease in hospital police forces brings criticisms, warnings

Increase in hospital police forces brings criticisms, warnings

Nearly 30 states have active or proposed laws authorizing independent hospital police forces.

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Abortion pill case advances to appeals court, on course to Supreme CourtAbortion pill case advances to appeals court, on course to Supreme CourtAbortion pill case advances to appeals court, on course to Supreme Court

Abortion pill case advances to appeals court, on course to Supreme Court

The case is likely to wind up at the Supreme Court, which already has intervened to keep the drug, mifepristone, available while the legal fight continues.

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