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Sutter Health Faces Appeal Challenge on $400M Antitrust Win
The health system is also facing a $250 million lawsuit regarding a liver depository dispute.
PE Eyes Cardiology ASCs
Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty, according to Avanza's "2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures" report.
HHS Agency Launches Project to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health said the Digital Health Security project will accept proposals through Sept. 7 on ways to boost cybersecurity in the nation’s health systems, clinical care facilities and personal health devices.
Healthcare Operating Margins Contract for 1st Time Since March
The operating margin median for July was 1.1% compared to 2% in June, but still higher than the March through May period and 2.6 percentage points higher than July 2022.
The State of Post-Acute M&A
The Advisory Board explores the state of M&A activity at numerous post-acute care sites and dives into the industries most and least interested in acquiring them.
Allina’s Decision to End Billing Practice Won’t Change Investigation, AG Says
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he is glad Minneapolis-based Allina Health is ending a billing and collection policy under scrutiny from his office but said the health system's decision does not change the status of the investigation.
Home Health-Aligned MA Plans Can Separate Themselves From Competitors
Plans are being separated into two buckets: those that are true home health partners, and those that aren't.
Optum Cuts Nursing Jobs at MedExpress Clinics
MedExpress nurses posted an online petition calling on Optum parent company UnitedHealth Group to reverse the decision, which they said will result in the termination of all RNs nationwide.
CVS Health Laying Off About 5,000 Employees in at Least 9 States
The job cuts represent about 2 percent of CVS' overall workforce.
SEC Takes on Private Equity, Hedge Funds
The SEC voted 3-2 Wednesday to adopt new requirements for private funds, which manage more than $25 trillion in gross assets.