A federal judge in Washington D.C. said that LCMC cannot close any of the three Tulane University hospitals it acquired in early January and must maintain all clinical services lines at the facilities while the case plays out.
The closure last November of the nearly century-old Delaware County Memorial Hospital in suburban Philadelphia has stretched the area's healthcare system to its limits.
Crowding and capacity needs continue to stress the main University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, compelling administrators to expand the emergency department, reorganize existing services and — now — open a new “short-stay unit.”
LCMC Health filed suit Wednesday against the DOJ and FTC after theychallenged the health system's acquisition of the three Tulane University Medical Center hospitals.
During oral argument in two consolidated cases on Tuesday, the court seemed poised to reverse the decision of an appeals court and reject a ruling observers said would gut the government's primary anti-fraud statute.
Avera has announced President and CEO Bob Sutton has decided to step down due to a recently diagnosed medical condition that requires an intensive treatment regimen. "While we are saddened by Bob's impending departure from the organization, we are inspired by the humble and courageous decision he has made. We respectfully request Bob's privacy with his condition and hold the Sutton family in prayer," said Sr. Roxanne Seifert, Avera System Members Chairperson.