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MARCH 18, 2022

Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. Drug Shortages Worsening, Pharmacists Say.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Humana sues to reverse cut to Medicare Advantage ratings Karen Lynch steps down as CVS Health CEO Nursing home survey teams don’t always have to include nurses: federal appeals court Senate report: How private equity ‘gutted’ dozens of U.S. health care company acquires three Del.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C.

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JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C.

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APRIL 22, 2022

GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Colorado Springs health clinic to pay settlement in fraud lawsuit. 3 hacker gangs targeting hospitals.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Health systems grow apprenticeships to tackle shortages. HHS alerts health sector to monkeypox-themed phishing campaign. House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. New report shows Idaho’s maternal and infant health trending worse.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Maternal health care is disappearing in rural communities. Rat infestation closes Veteran Affairs nursing home in Arizona.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No.

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JUNE 3, 2022

AZDHS not protecting nursing home residents by reviewing complaints. Health care company expects to earn nearly $10 million in annual profits from AZ prisons contract. Arizona Becomes 3rd State to Provide In-Home Care for Sick Children. Pritzker signs nursing home reform legislation. NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. facility near Calvin University Health care industry groups back Whitmer’s call for prescription drug cost review board Michigan Doctor to Pay $6.5

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JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Launch Program to Improve Mental Health Care for Children in Arkansas. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Daniel Barchi named CIO of CommonSpirit Health.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance. Locals are skeptical.

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JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

NATIONAL 5 Stark law issues physicians are closely watching Anti-monopoly advocates urge FTC to block McKesson, Cardinal Health’s big-ticket oncology acquisitions Biden administration doles out $68.5M to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St.

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APRIL 15, 2022

CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

California’s ban on toxic IV bags marks a shift for health care plastics California Enacts Health AI Bill and Protections for Neural Data California finalizes earthquake requirements for hospitals: 5 things to know California hospital taps chief physician enterprise officer California officials announce settlements with L.A.

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APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. health dept. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. processed 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees in 12 months; one month left in ‘unwinding’ University of Maryland Medical Center physicians unionize, a first in the state Emergency room wait times are worse than bad.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

’s most distinguished (and hardest-working) dogs Dozens laid off at the George Washington University Hospital GWU Hospital lays off dozens, citing ‘challenging time’ in health care MedStar agrees to pay in federal suit alleging disability discrimination MedStar, Justice Department reach settlement over allegations of ADA violations D.C.

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APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

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MAY 17, 2024

Medicare fraud scheme One of Michigan’s largest insurers is altering telehealth billing. Medicare fraud scheme One of Michigan’s largest insurers is altering telehealth billing. California to make $3.3 Luke’s Hospital sees record number of twin births Iowa Gov. What does it mean?

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s how to find quality care CEOs turn attention from recovery to growth ARKANSAS Statistics show many northern Arkansas locations considered maternity care deserts How broadband expansion is bolstering rural healthcare Arkansas leaders work to close gap between medical school graduates and in-state residencies Program in south Arkansas provides (..)

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MAY 24, 2024

Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9% Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9%

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APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

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AUGUST 9, 2024

million Mercy Iowa City Creditors Finally Getting Paid Northwest Iowa hospital, MercyOne in Primghar, to close next month Steindler Orthopedic opens clinic in Cedar Rapids Radiologist breaks ground on $250M health campus CSA opens new location as it seeks to retain workers, deliver services Iowa nursing homes owe taxpayers $10.7

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MAY 31, 2024

among 6 states in yearlong program to support student mental health Kentucky ranks #16 in mental health care deserts LOUISIANA Louisiana categorizes abortion pills as controlled substances Nest Health is helping provide healthcare at home in Louisiana Lawmakers tried to get a Bob Dean nursing home reopened under new owners.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. Apprentice program addressing the nursing shortage crisis in Alabama. California nurses begin strike.

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JULY 8, 2022

CMS issues updated nursing home staffing compliance guidelines. Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%. Baptist Health announces changes to hospital leadership in Central Arkansas. Baptist Health names 5 hospital executives. Dardanelle nursing home catches fire, no injuries reported. CALIFORNIA.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

hospitals Savannah hospitals at full capacity Georgia lawmaker proposes bill to limit AI’s use in health insurance decisions 6 GA Hospitals Among Best In US: New Ranking ‘It can all start there’: This is why Georgia is investing in behavioral health crisis centers $2.2M

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Major nursing home association urges COVID emergency extension, revised guidance. As hospital sale nears, nurses share concerns, Health Trust partnership falls through. Denver nursing home to close after 105 years. Q&A: Denver Health CEO speaks to Denver7 Investigates. study reveals.

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