CHS hit with Justice Department investigation
Federal regulators are seeking information about the for-profit hospital operator’s inpatient admissions and dialysis processes and procedures.
UnitedHealth suspects ‘nation-state’ behind Change cyberattack
Pharmacies and providers nationwide are struggling to process prescriptions following the attack, while the American Hospital Association is urging hospitals to disconnect from UnitedHealth’s systems.
Amwell names new chief medical officer
The announcement comes about a week after the telehealth vendor said it had reduced its headcount by about 10% since the end of 2023.
Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack
The UnitedHealth-owned healthcare technology company disconnected its systems after detecting an “outside threat,” according to a status update page.
DarioHealth acquires fellow digital health firm Twill
The deal, which Dario says will boost revenue and speed profitability, comes as the digital health sector could see increased M&A activity this year.
Walgreens to close VillageMD clinics in Florida
The closures fully exit VillageMD from one of its largest markets, and one that’s often a key target for value-based primary care chains.
Women in healthcare report higher levels of burnout than male colleagues, study finds
A lack of autonomy and gender inequity at work are correlated with women’s burnout, according to the new research.
HHS reaches second-ever ransomware settlement
A mental healthcare provider didn’t have sufficient protections in place before a ransomware attack exposed the protected health information of more than 14,000 people, according to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights.
Steward Health Care gets ultimatum from Massachusetts governor
Gov. Maura Healey sent a letter to Steward executives this week saying the operator must produce financial documents and consider a sale of its properties in the state.
CHS’ income falls in the fourth quarter as costs continue to climb
The Franklin, Tennessee-based hospital operator’s net income in Q4 dropped nearly 90% year over year.