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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL Amazon moves into healthcare generative AI with $4B investment Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit scores CMS encourages physicians to apply for new Making Care Primary model CMS settles $9.2M in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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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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MARCH 29, 2024

James Hospital president NEBRASKA Hospital Medicaid funding bill passes on final reading How Nebraska Medicine used AI to reduce first-year nurse turnover by nearly 50% State auditor exposes questionable handling by DHHS of tens of millions of federal dollars Bill passed to bring in more than $1.4 after cyberattack CHI St.

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JUNE 16, 2023

24 spot in national ranking of life science talent What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023? before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M Rules Luna and MedStar Health partner to improve access to in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy across Washington, D.C.,

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Naoto Ueno, UH Cancer Center’s new director Maui Health’s Mike Rembis to retire Addressing the shortage of licensed practical nurses IDAHO Idaho hospital investigates employee after ‘inappropriate hand gesture’ in social media post St. Luke’s launches investigation after social media post stirs controversy St.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Judge denies challenge to measure that would cap LA hospital exec pay COLORADO Builders show little interest in city, hospital employee housing project Capitol Pain Institute acquires 3 Colorado practices, ASC Colorado lawmakers seek financial information from hospitals in larger debate over health care costs Colorado to advance $1.4

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Will Nemours’ Medicaid move leave 10,000 special-needs kids behind? 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.

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MARCH 18, 2022

CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Bill limiting COVID-19 vaccine requirements passes the Alaska Senate, but it faces slim odds in the House. Arizona lawmakers consider Medicaid expansion for postpartum care.

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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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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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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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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. New Arkansas Law Raises Medicaid Prescription Cap.

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APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. Supreme Court tosses Medicaid work requirement cases. 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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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? Here’s what we know.

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Here’s why. Luke’s themed rooms a hit with young patients Mercy reverses auction results; declares University of Iowa winner KANSAS As rural Kansas emergency department announces closure, Gov. to support growth plans Temple University Health sees $7.4M

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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 Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Alabama COVID hospitalizations drop to lowest point since pandemic started. Alabama lawmaker’s push to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. $12 State overcounts vaccinations by 600,000 people. increase for 2023 Medicaid budget.

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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

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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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JANUARY 28, 2022

Many Arizona nursing home residents are vaccinated but not boosted. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs. Federal officials arrest nursing home owner charged with more than $3M in Arkansas Medicaid fraud. State of Arkansas assisting hospitals as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb.

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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. more in Medicaid payments in 2022.

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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. CT Bill Requires Nursing-Home Transparency in Medicaid Spending.

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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?

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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. to extend Medicaid coverage up to 12 months after birth.

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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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MAY 12, 2023

Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid. Holcomb signs bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraception How 1 Indiana hospital rebuilt after a ransomware attack ‘I just love delivering babies’ | Meet Ascension St. Here’s what it means. Inside one hospital’s fight to recover Gov.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Supreme Court Weighs Whether Medicaid Residents Can Sue State-Owned Nursing Homes. Arkansas governor announces rural health coverage with Medicaid program. CMS Approves Arkansas Medicaid Waiver to Address SDOH. Waterbury Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records is Sentenced. CONNECTICUT.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Providers raise concerns over California’s value-based Medicaid reforms. DC Health to Merge Monkeypox and COVID Centers. ’s Medicaid saga. CommonSpirit Health confirms ransomware attack. Benefis Health System wins Healthcare Innovation Award for long COVID-19 treatment. Denver opens $46.5M

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JULY 21, 2023

Luke’s hospital doubles its square footage in McCall Teton Valley Health recruits new CEO from neighboring hospital New national 988 suicide and crisis lifeline helps more Idahoans In Idaho, Half of People Removed From Medicaid Didn’t Send State Their Info ILLINOIS HSHS St. Million St.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations and a surge in RSV cases in Minnesota. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 percent in final rule.

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MAY 20, 2022

How providers and Florida Medicaid manage potentially preventable ED visits via health IT. Mother sues DeVos Children’s Hospital over COVID-19 vaccine requirement for girl’s kidney transplant. Michigan suspends contact tracing contract as COVID cases surge. Christus Health blocks ransomware attack.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

s Vanda Pharmaceuticals pays $100M for commercial rights to Johnson & Johnson company’s drug Hundreds of DC’s Medicaid nursing home patients sent to Maryland Medical facility in DC’s Ward 8 gets $22.5M

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JANUARY 20, 2023

Josh Green Straub Medical Center nurses ratify new 3-year contract Hawaii COVID-19 positivity rate at 6.8% To Pay $1.5M elect Moore picks Laura Herrera Scott as next MD Secretary of Health Maryland lawmakers seek to remake the state’s health delivery system Mercy Medical Center ranked No. round SSM Health Medical Minute: 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 1, 2022

Hive ransomware shuts down California health care organization. Lawmakers not giving up on bill to expand Medicaid to undocumented kids. Hawaii Pacific Health to close all COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites. Hawaii facilities get $1M in COVID-19 funding. to settle Medicaid contractor dispute.

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JULY 29, 2022

Kansas expands Medicaid coverage to mothers postpartum. Kansas COVID cases continue upward trend. Baltimore rolls out monkeypox vaccine to ‘highest risk’ residents. Massachusetts hospital sued for lost wages after Kronos ransomware attack. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are back up in the Carolinas.

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