Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 30

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 30, 2018
Early Amazon investor John Doerr is convinced Jeff Bezos will roll out Prime Health
CNBC
US attorney issues warning to physicians over opioid prescriptions
The Boston Globe
Vanderbilt didn't tell medical examiner about deadly medication error, feds say
The Tennessean
Number of uninsured children increases for first time in a decade
The Hill
Opinion: Gun control and a doctor's 'lane'
National Review
Obstetrics, hospice care programs close Monday at Sturgis Hospital; layoffs expected
WWMT
Beckley physician pushes back on report critiquing pain management treatment
WVVA
Enrollment in Virginia's expanded Medicaid program is beating projections
The Washington Post
How a U.S. health care system uses 15-minute huddles to keep 23 hospitals aligned
Harvard Business Review
NYC are giving unions credit for shady health-care savings: watchdogs
New York Post
Nearly 2,000 SC kids didn't get full immunization and will need more shots, hospital says
The State

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 29

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 29, 2018
Gallup poll: Americans remain dissatisfied with healthcare costs
Gallup
A trauma surgeon who survived gun violence is taking on the NRA
NPR
Despite warnings, All Children's kept operating. Babies died.
The Tampa Bay Times
Dem senator Murray calls for trying again on bipartisan ObamaCare fix
The Hill
Dirty instruments cause second DMC hospital to fail federal inspection
The Detroit News
Missouri nurse fired for refusing flu shot over religious beliefs, protesters claim
Fox News
Cancer Treatment Centers of America lays off staff due to lower health-care reimbursements
The Sun-Sentinel
Trump may finally be undermining Obamacare
Politico
Lessons for medical education from a health emergency 35,000 feet over the Pacific
Stat News
Return possible for Oakland nurse whose deportation split family
San Francisco Chronicle
Gov.-elect Tony Evers to tour state next year as he makes case for Obamacare expansion
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Hospital district portfolio takes $10.3 million hit in October
Ocala Star Banner
Layoffs unfolding at Our Lady of Bellefonte
The Daily Independent

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 28

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 28, 2018
Health care provider says 2 million affected by data breach
Associated Press
LePage requests stay of judge's order to implement Medicaid expansion
Portland Press Herald
2 more premature babies die after N.J. hospital infection outbreak, bringing total to 3
NBC News
Trump admin forming 'contingency plans' if lawsuit kills Obamacare
The Washington Times
To patients' surprise, a visit to urgent care brings steep hospital bill
The Boston Globe
Walter Reed Military Hospital report of active shooter was 'genuine false alarm': official
TIME
How California is changing palliative care
Forbes / Next Avenue
Opinion: 'Medicare-for-All' is no health care cure-all
Omaha World-Herald
Addressing health care challenges takes a multipronged, collaborative approach
Buffalo Business First
Doctor shortage, ACA cause longer wait at Fresno emergency rooms
KMPH
Opinion: Concierge doc shows way to lower health-care costs
The Times Record
New children's hospital among $52M investment by Pikeville Medical Center
WSAZ

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 27

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 27, 2018
HHS Secretary Alex Azar on Medicare and lowering drug prices
CNBC
Nurses strike at Indiana Regional Medical Center
The Indiana Gazette
UnitedHealth Group says 2019 revenues will eclipse $240 billion
Forbes
Opinion: Why a $15 minimum wage for health care systems employees helps N.J. communities
NJ.com
Former Centra CEO announced as new CEO at Michigan healthcare system
WSET
Five health-care priorities for Dems in next Congress
The Hill
Demand for nurses in Oregon continues to rise, even as hospitals use contract labor
Portland Business Journal
Opinion: State must protect St. Clare's Hospital retirees
Albany Times-Union
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd system going strong after 2017 merger
The Marshall News Messenger
Opinion: Shifting payment models increase provider risks
Springfield Business Journal
L.A. County nurses to strike in protest of limited staffing
The San Diego Union-Tribune

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 26

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 26, 2018
Pharmacists are getting squeezed by 2 of the world's biggest companies. Here's how they're fighting back.
Business Insider
Heart transplant candidate patient's letter from Spectrum Health goes viral
WHTC
Mercy Hospital's training, preparation lauded in wake of shooting incident
Chicago Sun-Times
New health care fee costs Massachusetts businesses $288 million; hardship waiver added
MassLive.com
Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others
Associated Press
Here's what it’s like dealing with the high cost of long-term care
The Washington Post
Lander doctor criticizes LifePoint for 'golden parachutes'
Casper Star-Tribune
Editorial: Voters made clear they value the protections of the Affordable Care Act
The Keene Sentinel
NC health care committee gets Medicaid status update Monday
Winston-Salem Journal
It bought 2 Tri-City hospitals and merged with another company. What's that mean for local healthcare?
The Tri-City Herald
Opinion: New take on Medicare for all
The Courier

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 21

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 21, 2018
Father of slain Mercy Hospital doctor: 'Tammy's profession was to save lives'
Chicago Sun-Times
Trump administration reapproves Kentucky's Medicaid work requirement
The Washington Examiner
Lobbyist documents reveal health care battle plan against "Medicare for All"
The Intercept
Another architect of IBM's health care strategy leaves the company
Stat News
Washington teacher dies in childbirth - husband now suing hospital
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Humana invests in ClearData's $26M funding round for health care cloud computing
Austin Business Journal
MUSC to buy four hospitals in Lancaster, Marion, Florence and Chester
The Herald
Apple in talks to give veterans access to electronic medical records
Wall Street Journal
Panel recommends everyone at high risk of getting HIV be offered a prevention pill
Stat News
The doctor prescribes video games and virtual reality rehab
Wired
Wife says flu shot sent husband to hospital days after he got it
WAVE / CNN
Workers at two local hospitals to be laid off as contract comes to an end
Richmond Bizsense

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 20

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 20, 2018
Chicago hospital shooting: Young cop, doctor, pharmacy resident and gunman die in Mercy Hospital attack
Chicago Tribune
The health care venture from Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan just hired its first female exec, and she comes from a big insurance company
CNBC
CVS expects Aetna deal to close after Thanksgiving
Reuters
Nursing program receives $800k grant — Money will fund sexual assault training
The Morning Sun
Study: Medicaid expansion popular among college graduates. Does education foster empathy?
USA Today
3 steady healthcare stocks to hold during a downturn
InvestorPlace
House Democrats introduce a bill to protect millions of health care workers
Vox
Northern Nevada Medical Center expands as Reno-Sparks growth squeezes access to health care
Reno Gazette Journal
Trump's top refugee official takes new job at HHS
The Hill
CEO of Pontiac General Hospital building comedy career as problems continue
WXYZ

Healthcare Headlines We're Reading on November 19

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 19, 2018
Multiple people, including police officer and shooter, wounded in 'active shooter' attack at Mercy Hospital in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune
This family fled the Camp Fire. Then they learned their garage became a makeshift hospital.
The Washington Post
How Obamacare will return Nancy Pelosi to House speakership
Forbes
Editorial: Montana's legislators must reauthorize Medicaid expansion
The Missoulian
Massachusetts must do a better job hyping its digital health care smarts
The Boston Globe
4 NYC hospitals fail test measuring infections, safety measures
New York Post
CHI, Dignity Health merger comes with new name: CommonSpirit Health
NTV
New Mexico woman sues hospital for resuscitating her
WFTS / Associated Press
Physician assistant shortage looms in Iowa
The Gazette
Nebraska Medicaid expansion backers fear measure could be sabotaged
The North Platte Telegraph / Associated Press
NCH Healthcare System leadership asked to hold off admissions change
Naples Daily News
Report: $9M in upgrades needed at hospital over 5 years
The Journal
A timeline of Ballad Health, from 2014 to present
Johnson City Press

Top Healthcare Headlines for November 16

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 16, 2018
Smoke spreading from California fires sparks health concerns
Associated Press
University of Illinois Hospital's licensed practical nurses go on strike
Chicago Tribune
One place Amazon is already shaking things up in Nashville — The health care sector
Nashville Public Radio
Dr. Marc Siegel: Obamacare is here to stay, but it's improving under the Trump administration
Fox News
Opinion: U.S. hospitals ignore improving elder care. That's a mistake
Stat News
Death of HHS official Daniel Best is ruled a suicide
Cleveland Plain Dealer
We asked some of the top young healthcare entrepreneurs in America for their advice - this is what they said
Business Insider
Dignity Health collaborations raise questions
The Potrero View
IRMC nurses call one-day strike; hospital plans to stay open
The Indiana Gazette
Mercy Health partners with OSU on cancer, transplants, addiction treatment
Cincinnatti Business Courier
Google's past data use could impede health care push
Wired

Top Healthcare Headlines for November 15

HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 15, 2018
Obamacare early enrollment rate drops in first sign-up season since GOP changes
CNBC
To curb wasteful health spending, Walmart to send employees traveling for spine surgery
Wall Street Journal
Grief as my guide: How my sister made me a better doctor
The New York Times
California wildfires polluting air more than 100 miles away prompt statewide health emergency
ABC News
How doctors and nurses cope with the human toll of gun violence
NPR
Complaints filed against former nurse practitioners at 25 Again clinic
Louisville Courier-Journal
Pa. set to start mandatory managed care for people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid
Philly.com
New Jersey Republican's defeat shows power of health care issue
Bloomberg
A patient complained about the cost of her medical care. Here's how her doctor responded.
Forbes
Cigna commercial customers could lose in-network coverage at Brookwood Baptist Health
Birmingham Business Journal

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