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AHA Wants Updates to CMS’ Proposed Outpatient Rule
In a Sept. 8 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the AHA voiced its concern about the 2024 proposed hospital outpatient market…
Indiana Hospital Pays $250K to State for Data Breach
Schneck Medical Center failed to protect the personal health information of nearly 90,000 people in a September 2021 ransomware attack and data breach, the state of Indiana said in a HIPAA enforcement lawsuit.
‘Life and Death Situations’: Lawmakers Battle Wall Street Over Health Care
Bipartisan efforts have been underway in Congress to force the often opaque private equity firms to disclose more information about their ownership structures and the debt they’re piling onto health care businesses.
2 Health System M&A Deals Disrupting Their Markets: Will They Fail?
With the FTC cracking down on antitrust laws and even state and local governments stepping in, deals getting the green light feel often few and far between.
Judge Denies Prisma Health’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order Against UnitedHealthcare
In initial court filings, Prisma Health alleged UnitedHealthcare breached its contract with the system by disclosing information about Prisma Health's rate proposals to several media outlets, and by not providing a copy of any statement issued to the media at least 48 hours in advance.
Hospital Joint Venture Arrangements in Today’s Landscape
Expect this upward trend in hospital joint venture arrangements to continue, especially given the need for alignment among healthcare entities in this current climate with a focus on value-based care and clinical collaboration.
Healthcare Investments: Analyzing the Surge in Infusion Centers
In this podcast episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare regulatory compliance attorney Jennifer Rangel is joined by Welnfuse founder and Chief Operating Officer Reece Norris to discuss and dissect the rapidly growing infusion therapy market.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Reaches $1.55M Settlement in Data Breach
ETCH hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the case.
US Hospitals Paid $100M to Russian Ransomware Hackers
Healthcare companies spend on average nearly $11 million to recover from a cyberattack, compared to around $6 million for financial companies and $3 million for retailers.
ATI Physical Therapy Must Face Investor Class Action, Judge Says
An Illinois federal judge partially denied ATI Physical Therapy's bid to nix a class action that alleges the company misled investors about a labor shortage.