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OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Cleaning staff at Bronx’s Montefiore who worked during COVID are suing for denied overtime. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 percent in final rule.

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JUNE 3, 2022

Ransomware spurs weeks, months of IT downtime. Delaware physician group latest spine practice to suffer ransomware attack. ChristianaCare tightens visitation rules as Covid cases increase. Vincent sued over COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption process. Providers urge FTC to probe PBM practices. Ascension St.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Crucial Texas hospital system turning ambulances away after ransomware attack Ex-Tenet execs face $400M kickback trial Former Texas hospital CEO to pay $5.3M to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St. grant to improve health for sufferers of heart valve issues U.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Louisville health department leader who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine distribution has died. Louisiana COVID-19 emergency declaration ends. Vaccine mandate for businesses lifted in New Orleans amid falling COVID numbers.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

in Medicare fraud settlement 10 behavioral health policy changes taking effect in 2025 An uncertain era for Stark law: 12 updates in 2024 CMS launches campaign to support nursing home staffing rule CMS taps 4 states for behavioral innovation model: 5 things to know Epic files to dismiss antitrust lawsuit Healthcare company to pay $15.2

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APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. processed 1.5 Vincent discord reignites after hospital revokes doctors’ privileges New Mexicans to Know: Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Missed deadlines lead to $11.5M

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JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware attack on finance company affects 600 hospitals, practices. Vendor Ransomware Attack Impacts 660 Healthcare Organizations. SCOTUS won’t hear challenge to health worker vaccine mandate. Vendor Ransomware Attack Impacts 660 Healthcare Organizations. Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs? Many more are waiting.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Hive ransomware shuts down California health care organization. California’s employee COVID vaccine mandate bill is shelved. Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. Hawaii Pacific Health to close all COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites. over MassHealth fraud.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Fitch Revises Outlook on Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (NH) to Negative; Affirms IDR and Revs at ‘A’ NEW JERSEY 2 nurses, medical resident injured in attack at New Jersey hospital, authorities say New Jersey man convicted in $4M fraud scheme NJ hospitals make progress after crippling cyberattacks According to U.S.

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MAY 24, 2024

Ascension cyberattack should not thwart financial rebound: Fitch Ascension faces class action lawsuits for Black Basta ransomware attack Ascension kicks off cyberattack restoration meetings Ascension posts $1.3B Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9%

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AUGUST 4, 2023

News The 5 best hospitals in Florida for cardiac care Florida COVID-19 cases almost double since May GEORGIA 12 Metro ATL Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. Louis-area nurses shows staffing shortages, burnout, abuse by patients St. ranked by U.S.

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MAY 31, 2024

area philanthropist opens women’s wellness center in Bethesda D.C. public relations firm strikes second acquisition after landing PE investment D.C.’s operating income, 4.1%

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JUNE 30, 2023

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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JANUARY 7, 2022

COVID-19 hospitalizations up in 34 states. FDA expands use of Pfizer vaccine, green-lights boosters for children 12-15. Fitch Ratings: Kronos ransomware attack harms healthcare public finance sector. Empower Healthcare to pay $1 million penalty in Medicaid fraud settlement. fraud case in Arkansas.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

AMDA releases COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption request forms, guidance. CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforceable nationwide after Texas suit dismissed. CMS Sets March 15 Vaccine Deadline for Health Care Workers in 24 States After SCOTUS Decision. Following Data Breach.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’ Maryland hospitals have ways to help them stop. grant to train 140 ‘complex care’ nurses Health Foundation of Central Mass.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

CommonSpirit Health confirms ransomware attack. Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Benefis Health System wins Healthcare Innovation Award for long COVID-19 treatment. CEO of Methodist Health System stands by CommonSpirit amid ransomware attack. What USPI did in Q3.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Short-staffed and COVID-battered, U.S. Supreme Court appears open to CMS COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Vaccine mandate challenge reveals deep divides in the Supreme Court. Alabama nears 2,000 hospitalizations, now averaging 10,000 new COVID cases per day. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Clair Health partners with Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine UPMC sees lower operating income in 2022 as economic headwinds persist UPMC settles lawsuit with federal government for $8.5

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JUNE 23, 2023

News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals list Texas medical office building acquired for $24.6M

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Waterbury Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records is Sentenced. MercyOne mostly back online following CommonSpirit ransomware attack. Oklahoma Doctor Sentenced to Serve More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Drug Distribution and Health Care Fraud. Denver-based DaVita to cut staff. CONNECTICUT.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St.

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MAY 26, 2023

Margaret’s CEO warns closure looming without funds Conifer strikes partnership with Illinois hospital Ransomware gang claims it hit Illinois hospital Carle Health Certified as Great Place To Work for 6th Straight Year 20 IL Facilities Ranked Among Americas Best Maternity Hospitals INDIANA Can new Indiana law lower drug costs?

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APRIL 7, 2023

Luke’s discriminated against employees granted religious exemptions to getting COVID-19 vaccine Rothman Orthopaedics’ CEO exits St. CareTrust CIO: After Entering Kansas with Latest Deal, We Are Keen for Other New Markets KENTUCKY 2 Louisville developments among biggest U.S.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Federal officials arrest nursing home owner charged with more than $3M in Arkansas Medicaid fraud. More Civil, Criminal Charges for Former Skyline CEO Accused of Tax and Medicaid Fraud. State of Arkansas assisting hospitals as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb. Iowa surgical group pays $612K to resolve fraud allegations.

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MARCH 29, 2024

million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St. million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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JULY 21, 2023

Million St. Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama UAB Hospital receives millions in state funds to expand ED 988 one year later: More needed to expand mental health in Alabama communities of color Alabama lawmakers hear from Pickens County on effort to re-open medical center ALASKA City OKs $8.1M 11th in mental health, No.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M NATIONAL 8.5M Records Impacted By Welltok Data Breach Stemming From MOVEit Hack 60% of employed physicians required to sign noncompetes 6.9

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MAY 5, 2023

Health systems ‘taking a breath’ on major construction projects HHS to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for hospitals HHS to Start Unwinding COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement How Are Health Care Organizations Working on DEI Efforts?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

fraud scheme Blue Cross Blue Shield, Phoenix Children’s at odds over contract renewal Former Tucson Heart Hospital to become El Rio Health clinic California company will manage troubled St. Vincent’s acquisition on Nov.

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MARCH 11, 2022

COVID-19 funding is tapped out, HHS says. FBI sounds alarm on ransomware group targeting US organizations. FDA final guidance presses industry to be ‘recall ready’ Final vaccine mandate deadlines still in play, despite removal vote. Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab UF Health to open ER in former Lake County CVS Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme Florida joins 3 other states in adopting new, paid maternity leave for state workers GEORGIA Albany nonprofit addresses medical debt with D.C. officials, helps South Ga.

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