Top PE Firms by Number of Physician Practice Deals

The combatants are Ascension Texas, parent of Ascension Providence in Waco, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. At risk are patients who have coverage through Blue Cross and want or need treatment at an Ascension-branded hospital or surgery center in the state.

While the enacted legislation imposes notice requirements, it does not grant DOH approval authority.

The new U.S. gun reform framework proposes to allocate $2.16 billion to mental health initiatives and expand certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) nationwide.