#636 — The Industry Wire

August 16, 2024 Brian Casey 0 min read
  1. Over 30% of rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closing.
  2. Medicare negotiations bring 38%-76% cuts to 10 key drugs.
  3. HCA drove away physicians, cut nurse staff after Mission Health acquisition.
  4. Hearst acquires workforce management company QGenda for $3B.
  5. Alabama addresses doctor shortage with residency “gap year” program.
  6. The buzzwords hospital executives are sick of hearing.
  7. Diagnostic testing firm Enzo Biochem to pay $4.5M for breach.
  8. Texas AG sues Biden administration for nursing home staffing mandate.
  9. Orlando Health to purchase Steward’s Florida hospitals.
  10. NY devotes $646M to recruit and train healthcare workers.
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