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AUGUST 4, 2023

1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. To Address SDOH Needs U.S. To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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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 health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M named to U.S.

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MAY 10, 2024

Vincent Parkview Health’s ASC strategy: 2 updates Indiana hospital margins lag behind nation, with some budgets in the red Report shows Indiana hospitals lost more than $700 million in income in 2023 Two Indiana Hospitals Receive a “D” in Patient Safety Franciscan Health to partner with nonprofits Beacon Health System receives $5.4M

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APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. 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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MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. 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

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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APRIL 15, 2022

34 urban hospitals win challenge to Medicare rate formula change. CMS ‘birthing-friendly’ hospital designation will debut in 2023. CMS ‘birthing-friendly’ hospital designation will debut in 2023. rate hike for Medicare Advantage, Part D plans in 2023. to settle fraud, kickback charges.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc.

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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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APRIL 7, 2023

CareTrust CIO: After Entering Kansas with Latest Deal, We Are Keen for Other New Markets KENTUCKY 2 Louisville developments among biggest U.S. has one of the highest rates avoidable hospital visits in U.S. Epic EHR Implementation New retention and recruitment programs have shown signs of working for St. claims 4th-, 5th-largest U.S.

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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CMS locks in court-ordered 340B drug payment rates for 2023, though back payments still to come. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 percent in final rule.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Newsom seeks changes to California’s new healthcare wage law Prime completes California hospital sale Rare disease tech company was rolled up two years ago.

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JULY 14, 2023

How did we get here? Nonprofit hospitals under growing scrutiny over how they justify billions in tax breaks States increase pressure on nonprofit hospitals as charity care scrutinized Senate proposal would give hospitals $385M for emergency preparedness. to 18 central Mass. nonprofits MICHIGAN Ascension St.

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APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. payment increase in 2023. Bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates heads to Ducey’s desk. California to delay COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students. California weighing third COVID-19 ETS renewal.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

healthcare company keeps expanding How Mount Sinai uses AI to predict death risk Catholic Health opens New York ASC Report highlights maternal health care disparities in New York Local hospitals to see massive Medicare payment increase.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Greenwich Hospital Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center Hartford HealthCare names Joanne Berger-Sweeney new board chair What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023? Some patients die waiting.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Idaho Health Experts Learning More About ‘Long-Haul COVID’ Idaho House passes 6.6% increase for 2023 Medicaid budget. Idaho COVID-19 surge drove patient transfers, strained out-of-state hospitals, data shows.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

With a vaccine mandate looming, nursing homes face more staffing problems. WVU Medicine, University Hospitals among organizations revisiting vaccination deadlines. Medicare posts key nursing home staffing info for consumers. Medicare scheme. State of Arkansas assisting hospitals as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The 55 hospitals penalized by Medicare 8 years straight over patient complications. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19. CMS overhauls Direct Contracting model to include new requirements on governance, health equity in 2023. Medicare penalizes 40 hospitals in Florida for patient safety.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Here’s why ARKANSAS Arkansas Children’s Hospital raises $5.9 Here’s why ARKANSAS Arkansas Children’s Hospital raises $5.9

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MAY 20, 2022

OIG: 25% of Medicare hospital patients experienced harm pre-pandemic. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. Alabama to Get Inpatient Mental Health Facility in Morgan County in 2023. 2023 Georgia state budget includes $180 million increase in mental health funding. Medicare fraud.

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JULY 8, 2022

Colorado’s drop in life expectancy blamed on COVID, drugs. Denver’s InnovAge was struggling long before Medicare stopped paying. Florida health official faces backlash for social media post about long COVID-19. 2 men convicted in fraud that shut down Florida hospital. New CEO takes over at HCA Florida St.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Vincent’s to begin ER construction, gains CON approval Birmingham CRE firm acquires South Carolina medical office property Encompass Health prepares to open rehab hospital, fill gap in care Nearby ED means more avoidable visits from AL residents, study finds Nurse salaries rose last year, dipped in 2023. market MICHIGAN Ascension St.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut. Top 10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2023. Waterbury Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records is Sentenced. Bright Health exiting Florida Medicare Advantage market. Wilson hospital again facing federal threat to end Medicare contract.

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JULY 29, 2022

Hospitals push for PHE extension into 2023. Telehealth expansion for Medicare enrollees would be extended under a bill poised for House vote. 7 Best Hospitals in Arizona for Cancer 2022-2023. Top Hospitals in Florida for Cancer 2022-2023. A look inside Florida’s hospitals as newest COVID wave sweeps through state.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Health policy researcher says Colorado has opportunity to reduce unwarranted Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials. Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Hospitals warn of costs ahead of 2023, critic dismisses them. sees uptick in COVID-19 vaccine administration.

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MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. CMS’ Brooks-LaSure defends 2023 pay bump for hospitals that groups charge is too small. Hospitals sue HHS over Medicare billing calculation. Hospitals to OSHA: Do not finalize COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. CMS Proposes $1.6B

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MARCH 9, 2023

youth Bill aiding rural hospitals, providing coverage for cancer testing passes panel Kentucky House passes bill nixing any COVID-19 vaccine mandates for minors Research shows 72 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are without an OB-GYN LOUISIANA Ochsner CIO moves to Sutter Health UL Lafayette buys 19.2

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MAY 12, 2023

Elizabeth Community Hospital receives top marks for safety Strike set at Los Angeles hospital Sutter Health credit rating upgraded ahead of $750 million bond issue Sutter Health in talks to acquire Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara Sutter Health opens 2023 with $194M gain, 2.3%

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MAY 19, 2023

to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. Anthony Regional Hospital Pursues Critical Access Hospital Designation To Strengthen Long-Term Viability UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands University of Iowa eyes consultant to assess value of other health care entities U.S.

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MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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MAY 26, 2023

Anthony’s Hospital celebrates expansion, renovation project milestone ‘Our voices weren’t being heard’: COVID-19 restrictions rolled back in Metro nursing home Nebraska lawmakers send $10.7

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JUNE 30, 2023

in false claims Georgia ranked as one of the worst states for children’s health in 2023 Georgia’s maternal mortality rate still one of the highest in U.S., MedStar Transport Celebrates 40 years of service C. Here’s what you need to know. Georgia physician found liable for $1.1M

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