Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Mayo Clinic wins battle over nurse staffing legislationMayo Clinic wins battle over nurse staffing legislationMayo Clinic wins battle over nurse staffing legislation

Mayo Clinic wins battle over nurse staffing legislation

The Minnesota Legislature has backed away from a plan to set minimum nurse staffing levels at hospitals following intense opposition from the Mayo Clinic.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/p1DIfEB

Hospitals advance DEI despite tight economyHospitals advance DEI despite tight economyHospitals advance DEI despite tight economy

Hospitals advance DEI despite tight economy

Quality concerns and value-based care programs are reasons to press ahead on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, hospital executives said.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/HOU7oYq

Monday, May 22, 2023

Walgreens calls Humana's $642M arbitration award a 'miscarriage of justice'Walgreens calls Humana's $642M arbitration award a 'miscarriage of justice'Walgreens calls Humana's $642M arbitration award a 'miscarriage of justice'

Walgreens calls Humana's $642M arbitration award a 'miscarriage of justice'

Saying it was betrayed by a law firm and later made a victim of an arbitrator's overreach, Walgreens looks to the courts to throw the drug-pricing decision out.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/NjERieY

Pear Therapeutics: Bankruptcy judge approves sale of assets Pear Therapeutics: Bankruptcy judge approves sale of assets Pear Therapeutics: Bankruptcy judge approves sale of assets

Pear Therapeutics: Bankruptcy judge approves sale of assets

Companies acquiring assets include Harvest Bio, a company with ties to former CEO Corey McCann.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/pngtcSP

GoHealth receives takeover bid from co-founders' led investor groupGoHealth receives takeover bid from co-founders' led investor groupGoHealth receives takeover bid from co-founders' led investor group

GoHealth receives takeover bid from co-founders' led investor group

Brandon Cruz and Clint Jones were moved out of leadership roles during the company's tailspin last year.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/rRb6WqE

Bright Health completes reverse stock splitBright Health completes reverse stock splitBright Health completes reverse stock split

Bright Health completes reverse stock split

Bright Health consolidated its shares by one-to-80, raising its stock price above the $1 minimum to remain on the New York Stock Exchange.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/HJKWRXo

Minnesota lawmakers take step to mandate nursing home wages Minnesota lawmakers take step to mandate nursing home wages Minnesota lawmakers take step to mandate nursing home wages

Minnesota lawmakers take step to mandate nursing home wages

Minnesota lawmakers passed legislation creating a board that will set wages and benefits for nursing home workers statewide.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/ib4JRon

Pear Therapeutics: 4 companies want pieces of bankrupt companyPear Therapeutics: 4 companies want pieces of bankrupt companyPear Therapeutics: 4 companies want pieces of bankrupt company

Pear Therapeutics: 4 companies want pieces of bankrupt company

Less than 18 months ago, Pear went public in December 2021 in a deal that valued the company at $1.6 billion.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/sSn3zWL

Friday, May 19, 2023

Mayo Clinic's strong quarter signals possible reboundMayo Clinic's strong quarter signals possible reboundMayo Clinic's strong quarter signals possible rebound

Mayo Clinic's strong quarter signals possible rebound

The Mayo Clinic recorded $420 million in net income during the first quarter after losing $177 million a year before.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/prhSLE2

FTC to seek clarification of Health Breach Notification RuleFTC to seek clarification of Health Breach Notification RuleFTC to seek clarification of Health Breach Notification Rule

FTC to seek clarification of Health Breach Notification Rule

Companies in the space that are not subject to HIPAA could see the rules formally applied to them.



from Section Page News - Modern Healthcare https://ift.tt/OtlCwZE