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APRIL 30, 2021
HEALTH PROVIDER NEWS – APRIL 30, 2021NATIONAL
68% of patients with mild case of COVID-19 get new diagnosis within 6 months, CDC finds
7 big ideas in healthcare innovation
455 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2021
As Opioid Deaths Surge, Biden Team Moves To Make Buprenorphine Treatment Mainstream
Biden's first 100 days: 5 healthcare actions
Biotech and medical device companies raise $913M in a five-IPO week
CMS Release Proposed Rule for IPPS
Conducting rounds via telemedicine? A new framework promises to cut distractions and delays
COVID-19 hospitalizations tumble among US senior citizens
FDA to scrutinize unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap
HHS regulatory agenda for 2021 is light on new proposed and final FDA rules
HHS to give $145M to health center look-alikes
How health systems are deciding whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations
Inpatient pay rule would give hospitals $2.5 billion boost
Margins remain narrow for US hospitals
New AMA resources aid physicians on information blocking Inpatient pay rule would give hospitals $2.5 billion boostrule
Nursing home investors are pushing for better care and working conditions
Patient groups to HHS: Do these 5 things to lower drug costs
Overlooked financial aspects of selling a practice
Physician RVUs dropped 8.4% in 2020 & 4 other report notes
Price Transparency Rule Faces Uncertain Future
Providers Want Another Shot at Applying for Direct Contracting
Some proposed HIPAA changes could inadvertently expose the data it’s supposed to protect
Top health experts talk telehealth regulation, health inequality
What hospitals can learn from Amazon, Optum's telehealth expansions: 3 innovation execs weigh in
What's the future of hospital at home? 6 innovation execs weigh in
White House completes review of CMS inpatient payment rate changes
CDC reassigns head of COVID-19 vaccine task force
COVID-19 public health emergency isn't over, HHS says
In big win for hospitals, CMS pitches nixing mandate to submit some payer-negotiated rates
Hospital payments increase 2.8% under CMS proposed rule
ALABAMA
24,000 health care workers in Alabama contracted COVID-19
COVID causing a different kind of health emergency in South Alabama
Mississippi man indicted federally in Alabama with conspiracy to commit wire and health care fraud
Alabama continues to track breakthrough COVID infections
Vaccine hesitancy still a problem in Alabama
COVID-19 variant with stronger vaccine resistance detected in Alabama
UAB reports Alabama has administered about 62% of the vaccines it has had delivered
Encompass Health agrees to make big home health and hospice acquisition
ALASKA
‘Why are we not at war with this thing?’: 50 years of data show cancer still leading cause of death for Alaska Natives
In Interior Alaska, severe COVID-19 cases surge while vaccinations lag
Alaska Senate prepares for final vote on COVID-19 emergency bill, with millions in aid at stake
Anchorage Assembly removes COVID-19 requirements for businesses and gatherings effective Monday
AP interview: Alaska governor shares vaccine with Canada
With fewer Alaskans eager for COVID-19 vaccines, more doses are going to waste
ARIZONA
Arizona regulators gave a felon a license to run a nursing home. Then 15 people died.
Coronavirus in Arizona on April 28: 603 new cases, 6 new deaths reported Wednesday
Specialized team at HonorHealth cares for victims of sexual assault in Arizona
Medical expert says reported Arizona COVID-19 deaths are likely much higher
Banner Health’s first Health Center ‘plus’ opens in Glendale
Coronavirus cases in Arizona, mapped by county: April 28
Could Arizona hospitals require all employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades 2021: Who Got Straight 'A' Marks
Travel nurses, staffing industry pushed to the limits by COVID
Banner Health launches podcast about dementia and Alzheimer's
ARKANSAS
Mercy Hospital NWA makes 100 top hospitals list
UAMS Surpasses 100,000 Digital Health Visits in Pandemic
Coronavirus in Arkansas: 229 new cases, 5 additional deaths
Hutchinson pushes vaccination access
COVID-19 variant case numbers double in Arkansas; doctors concerned about impact on kids
Takers ebb, state plans to dial back on vaccines
Northwest Arkansas Community College receives $25,000 gift for Springdale facility
CALIFORNIA
Clinic doctors settle with Ventura County as takeover looms
Kaiser to pay $11.5M to settle racial discrimination class-action suit
California mulls letting adults add parents to health plans
Video: California leaders discuss outcomes and inconsistencies in health equity
California Hospitals Hit by Coronavirus Pandemic
‘California hospitals are drowning’: New report says hospitals statewide lost more than $8B in 2020
California hospital patients' PHI accidentally posted online for more than 1 year
Some Californians Can't Get Vaccine Despite Surge in Supply
California hospital 1st in state to use spine robot for pediatric surgery
Inside California’s stunning COVID reversal
In dramatic turnaround, California now has the lowest coronavirus case rate in the U.S.
COLORADO
37% of Coloradans immune to COVID, but hospitalizations spiking among unvaccinated
Centura Health holding clinic to provide 'orphan' doses of Moderna vaccine
Colorado had America's highest nursing home coronavirus death rate at end of 2020
Colorado Health Report: How Denver Ranks
Colorado hospitals prepare for declining demand as more hesitant groups approach vaccination
Colorado is seeing a rapid increase in COVID cases among children, health officials say
Colorado public-private health plan clears first hurdle, but Democrats and Republicans want more changes
Colorado coronavirus latest case, vaccine numbers
COVID In Colorado: SCL Health Begins To See ‘Tipping Point’ In Vaccine Demand And Supply
COVID-19 case rates in Colorado children skyrocketing
4 Colorado Hospitals Named Among Best In Nation For Teaching
Colorado Hospital Association moves to neutral on proposed amended public option legislation
$23M hospital brings orthopedic surgery to Colorado town
New Collaboration Targets Urgent Health Challenges in Colorado
Gov. Polis signs bill to transform behavioral health system
Laptops with patients' PHI stolen from Colorado health center
CONNECTICUT
Shrinking to Grow: Inside Masonicare’s Plan to Downsize Skilled Nursing While Boosting Home Care
Cancer software security breach hits 40 health systems: Yale New Haven Health, Lifespan & more
Nursing home strikes loom large in CT as strike votes are underway
Proposal allowing cameras in nursing homes moves to Senate
Connecticut Gov. Lamont proposes 'combat pay' bonuses for front-line workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Connecticut Facility Ranked Among Nation's Top Hospitals
DC
Children’s National’s Walter Reed campus was ‘just a pipe dream.’ Now it’s going live.
Washington, DC, to Loosen Virus Restrictions This Weekend
DC opening 11 walk-up vaccine clinics, where appointments aren't needed
D.C.’s COVID-19 Response Mitigated Spread More Than Most States, Report Finds
D.C.’s largest solar canopy unveiled at Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus
DELAWARE
Covid-19 variants suspected as driver in elevated number of new cases
Delaware's medical marijuana industry says HB 150 will 'decimate' it, some patients call it greed
Delaware opens Dover Speedway appointments to all 18 and older with vaccine demand down
Bayhealth, Nemours formally open medical building at Sussex campus
Covid update: Slight downturn in new cases
ChristianaCare ranks among top for diversity and inclusion
FLORIDA
CEO of Baptist Health in Florida resigns
For cutting-edge health care, Tampa General partners with renowned Israeli hospital
New 100-bed AdventHealth hospital on Palm Coast Parkway earns planning board's support
Prosecutors want to retry Florida healthcare exec granted clemency in $1.3B fraud scheme
Tampa General’s new CNO starts her role nine months after she was first contacted
These 4 health systems are joining Intermountain's Patient ID Now coalition
5 things to know about Florida’s health care budget
COVID-19 detection dog helps screen visitors at Florida hospital
Florida’s $44B health care budget doesn't include expanded Medicaid
Hospitals in Florida fight new state rules
Central Florida health officials work to tackle vaccine hesitancy
Florida sues HHS over $97M in denied Medicaid payments
Orlando Health plans hospital campus in central Florida
South Florida Medical Clinic Owner Charged with Orchestrating $42 Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
UF Health Shands, other hospitals fight new state rules
25 orthopedic surgeons, Legent Health plan to open Florida surgical hospital
Nursing shortage in South Florida has healthcare facilities scrambling to counter the talent drain
'Like hand-to-hand combat': Florida health system battles vaccine hesitancy 1 employee at a time
GEORGIA
11th Circ. OKs Dismissal of FCA Suit Against Ga. Hospice
Cyber attack disrupts cancer care
Piedmont adds neuroscience service line with spine care
Piedmont Healthcare building neurosciences service line at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Piedmont to study COVID-19 vaccine in organ transplant recipients
Possible Sale Of Hospital Could Shake Up Rome
How Are Georgia Hospitals Dealing With Price Transparency Rule?
Georgia health system reports $20M net loss after $180M in charity care
No comment on potential Redmond sale to AdventHealth, multiple HCA properties reported on the market
White House report: Georgia ranked No. 45 for COVID hospital admissions, No. 49 for deaths
Medicaid extension for Georgia moms gets green light
After $3 million medical malpractice verdict, NGHS doctor still faces other lawsuits
Northwest Georgia vaccine numbers still lagging statewide numbers
HAWAII
Hawaii’s first COVID-19 child fatality is wake-up call
At assisted living facility ordered closed, residents scramble for new homes but CEO is ‘gone’
Hawaii House kills bill curtailing governor emergency powers
UH, others mull vaccine mandates
IDAHO
Boise nursing home closing after losing Medicare and Medicaid funding
Idaho nursing home shutters after CMS pulls funding
Saint Alphonsus receives FEMA trailer for vaccine outreach
St. Luke’s among the top 15 health systems eight years in a row
About 26% of Idahoans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Here’s where that ranks
Idaho’s COVID-19 case numbers keep going down, but greater Boise area has hot spots
Residency no longer required to get COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho
ILLINOIS
Franciscan Health Unveils New Interventional/Catheterization Lab
Illinois hospital could have lost millions over decision to stop delivering babies
New Illinois law aims to expand health equity across the state
New St. Anthony Hospital to be part of $600 million development at former trade school site in Little Village
OSF HealthCare computer systems restored after 2-day outage
OSF HealthCare joins $43M funding round for remote care monitoring platform
Rush CEO, execs share their 5 pillars of health equity
Several Chicago hospitals earn low marks for quality, safety in new reports
Pritzker Signs Health Care Reform Measure Backed By Black Caucus
Illinois Health Officials Testify About Vaccine Distribution Before Legislative Committee
COVID-19 by the Numbers: Coronavirus Metrics in Each of Illinois' Health Care Regions
Fewer hospital, ICU beds available in Central Illinois
Illinois taking steps to address COVID vaccine hesitancy
INDIANA
Eli Lilly profit forecast trimmed as vaccines dent U.S. demand for COVID-19 drugs
Gov. Holcomb sues Indiana's Legislature over emergency powers law
Indiana reports 33K more Hoosiers fully vaccinated; hospitalizations highest since mid-February
Modern Vascular to Cut Ribbon on Indy Clinic
Pharmacy Automation Firm Making Indiana Move
State health leaders push new strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy
These 4 health systems are joining Intermountain's Patient ID Now coalition
US HealthVest Expands into Indiana with New Behavioral Hospital
IOWA
University of Iowa gives expansion another go after $230M project denied
Iowa House approves bill to limit use of 'vaccine passports,' sending it to the Senate
Daughter's fight to find inpatient psychiatric care for mother shows beds are hard to come by in Iowa
Behavioral health hospital operator to return $188M in federal relief aid
University of Iowa hospitals will reapply to build in North Liberty
Top violation at Iowa nursing homes: infection control
AARP Iowa urges the state to further address staffing shortages in nursing homes
More Profitable Nursing Homes Log Fewer Infection Control Citations, Study Finds
KANSAS
Hospital expansion proposed
2 hospitals to part ways with U of Kansas Health System
Kansas hospital to close all inpatient beds, ER
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital to part ways with University of Kansas Health System
Doctors: More parents are refusing COVID tests for their sick kids
Where are the 10 Leapfrog 'F' hospitals?
KENTUCKY
Audit: Humana overcharged federal government $200M
CDC: Vaccines Helped Curb Impact of Nursing Home COVID Outbreak Set Off by Unvaccinated Worker
Health care facility to shut down, dozens of layoffs expected
Humana beats analyst expectations; execs talk about its latest acquisition deal
Humana to buy remainder of Kindred At Home for $5.7B
Kentucky doctors among best paid in the nation: survey
Kentucky further from lifting COVID restrictions as vaccination rate decreases
Kentucky led nation in increases in medical liability plan costs
Louisville Healthcare CEO Council adds new CEO to board
They're building it, hoping physicians will come
Vaccine hesitancy in Kentucky is slowing climb to 2.5 million goal
LOUISIANA
These 4 health systems are joining Intermountain's Patient ID Now coalition
Nursing homes were epicenters of coronavirus misery. Now they offer preview of what could be
Gov. Edwards lifts statewide mask mandate, local governments can still require them
NELA nurse accused of stealing pain medication from hospice patients
Police charge Oak Grove nurse with 10 counts of stealing controlled substances
Louisiana to end mask mandate — Several local parishes follow suit
New COVID-19 cases plummet at Louisiana’s nursing homes
COVID-19 in Louisiana: Tracking cases, deaths and latest restrictions
Louisiana vaccine providers slowly bring back J&J vaccine after CDC lifts 'pause'
April 28 LDH update: 430 new cases reported, 15 new deaths
MAINE
Maine hospitals get national certification for protecting babies from sleep deaths
Rockland gives final OK to $19.5 million nursing home
Maine health system sued over Blackbaud breach that exposed info of 657,000 people
Maine CDC reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 254 additional cases
CMP donates $10K to Maine Children's Cancer Program via Maine Elks Association
Nursing students in high demand as they prepare to graduate
Residents of Clover Manor feeling frustrated after nursing home is locked down following COVID-19 outbreak
MARYLAND
CareFirst, LifeBridge launch first cohort of 1501 Health incubator with five startups
Health officials reflect on first year of Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital
COVID hospitalizations, testing positivity in Maryland continue decline; about a third of state now fully vaccinated
Maryland’s COVID positivity rate dips below 4% as 1.9 million are fully vaccinated
COVID-19 In Maryland: More Than 4M First Doses Administered, 1.8K Fully Vaccinated
Coronavirus in DC, Maryland, Virginia: What to Know
Maryland starts COVID-19 testing program for underserved
Children could soon get a COVID vaccine after Maryland kids pave way in trial
COVID Fatigue, 4th Wave Hit Baltimore: Health Commissioner
43 Maryland schools have COVID-19 outbreaks
Maryland reports third straight day of 1,000-plus COVID cases, hospitalizations down again
MASSACHUSETTS
Caresyntax hauls in $100M to expand its surgical data analytics business
Mass General Brigham taps Andy Shin for strategy leadership role
Striking nurses, management to resume negotiations
Mass General Hospital submits plans to city for $1.9B expansion
James Terwilliger joins Steward Massachusetts hospital from Dana-Farber
Tenet, Massachusetts nurses' union fail to reach agreement
Mass General Brigham's $2B expansion faces backlash from providers, business leaders
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades 2021: Who Got Straight 'A' Marks
Here's why nurses were picketing outside CHA Somerville Hospital
Massachusetts Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst
Massachusetts hospital visitation restrictions amid COVID pandemic won’t be eased just yet
MICHIGAN
Mary Free Bed requests approval for nearly $11M expansion to add 20 beds
Michigan hospitals back on track with postponed surgeries
Michigan’s COVID-19 wards are filling up with younger patients
These 4 health systems are joining Intermountain's Patient ID Now coalition
As COVID cases slow, Michigan health director 'cautiously optimistic'
Michigan outlines four COVID-19 vaccine benchmarks needed to lift health orders
Michigan Hospital Wards Filling With Younger Patients
Former Michigan health director who resigned abruptly to testify in Thursday House hearing
Michigan's COVID-19 surge slows but these factors could trigger a fourth wave
Rapidly declining vaccine demand alarms health officials in West Michigan
Inside the third surge at Sparrow: A Lansing hospital in overflow
In Michigan, a record-breaking number of children have been hospitalized with Covid
Record number of Michigan hospitals receive top grade for patient safety
Special report: How COVID-19 changed Michigan's health care system for the better
Report: Detroit Medical Center stays true to mission, but worries remain
Petition urges reinstatement of Michigan physician terminated after contract impasse
MINNESOTA
COVID-19 vaccination rates fall short in parts of Minnesota
Long-term care provider fined record $27K for worker’s COVID-19 death
Minnesota nursing home worker's death triggers OSHA fines
Results soar at Minnesota's seven big health insurers as claims fall amid pandemic
St. Louis Park nursing home fined after coronavirus death of employee
Mayo Clinic to build 11-story research center
4,000 Allina Health workers schedule May 10 strike
MDH: COVID Hospitalizations Getting Younger
Younger not necessarily healthier in Minnesota's COVID-19 hospital surge
University of Minnesota launches nation's 2nd organ preservation center
Mayo Clinic partners with private data sharing startup
Minnesota nursing home gets state's largest COVID-19-related fine after employee's death
Nearly 57% of Minnesotans have had at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi man indicted federally in Alabama with conspiracy to commit wire and health care fraud
7-day takeaway: What you need to know about Mississippi vaccination rate, cases, deaths
Colorado company entering Mississippi's medical marijuana market
Demand for COVID-19 shots wanes as Mississippi lags behind in vaccinations
Vaccine hesitancy in Hinds County, Mississippi, is a story shared elsewhere
'People just don’t want it': In Mississippi and elsewhere, vaccine doses now outpacing demand
COVID-19 in Mississippi: Full vaccinations reach 25%
MISSOURI
Missouri hospital debuts 7D surgical system for spine
Parson hopes to pick new Missouri health director quickly
Virtual care spreads in Missouri health system, home to 'hospital without beds'
Mercy's 'Hospitals Without Beds' Telelhealth Model Spreading
Kansas City health leaders concerned with hospitalizations of young adults with COVID-19
Hesitation Toward COVID Vaccine Remains Strong Among Many Missouri Residents, New Poll Finds
COVID Liability Bill Voted Down In Missouri House Committee
Kansas City COVID-19 Daily Briefing for April 29
Missouri struggles to track virus cases among the vaccinated
Missouri falls behind in nationwide effort to track COVID-19 infections in fully vaccinated people
Where are the 10 Leapfrog 'F' hospitals?
MONTANA
Health care leaders worried about Montana prohibiting vaccine passport
Bill in Montana will prohibit work discrimination based on vaccine status
Younger Montanans Lag In COVID-19 Vaccinations
Montana Health Officials Go The Extra Mile To Make COVID-19 Vaccines Easily Accessible
Montana medical group locked out of patient files while attackers demanded ransom
NEBRASKA
COVID-19 vaccinations come to a crawl in parts of Nebraska
Great Plains Health performs Nebraska’s first Shockwave IVL procedure
Pace of virus vaccinations slows across Nebraska
455 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2021
Nebraska to resume using Johnson & Johnson vaccine
NEVADA
Bill would create public health insurance option in Nevada
State lab on front lines of Nevada’s war on coronavirus mutants
Encompass Health hiring nurses in Las Vegas with potential $5K signing bonus
Nevada trying to reverse decline in vaccinations statewide
Nevada health officials see drop in people getting second dose
Health officials try to reverse declining vaccination rates in Nevada
Nevada’s new COVID cases remain far above average as deaths rebound
Covid hospitalizations surge by a QUARTER in two weeks in Oregon and Nevada
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Cottage Hospital names new CEO
$54 million Sullivan County nursing home project left in limbo
Two dozen fully vaccinated in NH got virus, 2 died
Nursing home project in limbo as delegates grapple with costs
NH lawmakers propose ban on vaccine mandates, vaccine 'passports'
New Hampshire’s vaccination campaign leads nation
As COVID-19 cases trend down, younger people make up greater proportion of hospitalizations
NEW JERSEY
After years of cutbacks, NJ health officials say they need more staff
COO named for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Cooper Health System gets $4.59 million tax break, delayed during N.J. task force probe
How safe is your hospital? New grades released by The Leapfrog Group
New Jersey hospital has filed lawsuits during the pandemic to collect unpaid bills
New Jersey hospital performs rare double heart valve replacement, ablation procedure
Vaccination rate among NJ nursing home staff lags residents
‘We’re not happy with it.’ Too few nursing home workers are vaccinated, posing threat to residents, N.J. says.
Lower demand for COVID-19 vaccinations: How NJ is preparing to counter that
26 NJ hospitals get A ratings in Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
Health commissioner: COVID-19 vaccination rate among New Jersey nursing home staff lags residents
New Jersey hospital performs rare double heart valve replacement, ablation procedure
NEW MEXICO
Nursing Center Catch 22 Frustrates County Manager
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 673 new cases, totaling 196,844
UNM nursing students experiencing clinicals through virtual simulation
Where are the 10 Leapfrog 'F' hospitals?
NEW YORK
39% of state's nursing home workers declined Covid-19 shots. Here's how some WNY homes did better.
Cuomo blocks release of COVID nursing home data sent to feds
Former James Square nursing home patients win $5.5 M settlement for mistreatment
NY won't say what it told DOJ about nursing home outbreaks
Syracuse nursing home lawsuit settled for $5.5 million; former residents to collect soon
Teladoc taps Memorial Sloan Kettering's Dr. Claus Jensen as new innovation chief
Cuomo Aides Spent Months Hiding Nursing Home Death Toll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office hid New York's COVID-19 nursing home death toll for at least 5 months, report says
New York City allows walk-in vaccinations at all city-run sites.
Northwell cardiologist is American Heart Association physician of year
New York State lawmakers discuss nursing home staffing bill
Where are the 10 Leapfrog 'F' hospitals?
Study: New York City Nurses Experienced Anxiety, Depression During First Wave of COVID-19
Study identifies coronavirus mental health impact on New York City nurses during pandemic’s first wave
NORTH CAROLINA
Cooper won’t lift mask mandate; moves COVID goalposts once again
Gov. Roy Cooper talks COVID-19 response, future of healthcare in State of the State address
North Carolina lawmakers propose bill to fine hospitals, nursing homes that restrict visitors
North Carolina hospital names first CMO
North Carolina Senate approves bill limiting governor's emergency response power
North Carolina system to sever ties with Atrium, join UNC Health
Triangle health systems face growing problem: Workplace violence
COVID vaccine NC: Health officials work to address COVID vaccine hesitancy as state sees slowdown in sign ups
North Carolina system to sever ties with Atrium, join UNC Health
Hospital Safety Grades 2021: How Charlotte Hospitals Fared
AG Stein extends deadline for Cone merger comments
System glitch causes North Carolina health center to bill patients for COVID-19 tests
Murphy Hospital First Rural NC Hospital To Offer Extended Telepsychiatry Services
NORTH DAKOTA
Sanford more than doubling size of Veterans Square Clinic in southwest Fargo
Past and present North Dakota nurses honored for their work
12 fully-vaccinated residents of North Dakota nursing home test positive for COVID-19
Sanford Health Limits Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Distribution
Vaccine hesitancy remains an issue in North Dakota; COVID-19 hospitalizations drop
North Dakota vaccination rates beginning to plateau as active COVID-19 cases rise
Proposed ban on 'vaccine passports' heads to North Dakota governor
OHIO
Most major Ohio cities see available hospital beds increase
Ohio coronavirus cases and hospitalizations trend down; state and county updates
New daily COVID-19 cases in Ohio remain below average
More than 1,000 people currently in Ohio hospitals with COVID-19
As Ohio unpauses J&J vaccine, health officials hope demand will continue
Michelle Hereford new System Chief Nursing Executive at UH
Hesitancy may be to blame for low COVID-19 vaccination rate in parts of Ohio
Ohio coronavirus cases and hospitalizations trend down; state and county updates
Coronavirus in Ohio: State on track to hit goals to reduce health orders
Some City Health Depts. In Ohio May Be Forced To Merge With Counties
COVID-19 Has Hit The Amish Community Hard. Still, Vaccines Are A Tough Sell
The Struggle Of A Small Ohio Hospital And Dire State Of Health Care In America
Bill would let Ohio health orders expire without legislative approval
Police: Ohio physician arrested, charged with assault following dispute with colleague
Ohio hospital 1st critical access facility in US to implant heart failure monitor
OKLAHOMA
Security system touted at SSM hospitals in Oklahoma
COVID Update: Transmission And Hospitalizations Steady, Deaths Up
Oklahoma governor battles with members of own party over Medicaid privatization plan
Health officials identify COVID-19 variants, report more than 100 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ cases in Oklahoma
Measure to ensure long-term care facilities have visitation plan signed into law
Where are the 10 Leapfrog 'F' hospitals?
OREGON
Covid cases continue to surge in Oregon
Oregon Counties Face More Restrictions as COVID Cases Rise
Oregon hospital rolls out emergency plan with more than 500 workers on leave in April
Oregon hospitals group: In expecting surge, 'We can't let our guard down'
Oregon OSHA considering ‘permanent’ COVID-19 rule
Taking a look at COVID metrics for Oregon's extreme risk level
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Oregon, younger adults hospitalized more
Oregon has the fastest increase in COVID-19 cases in the country
Oregon COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge
Video: Oregon health policy experts break down the legislative session
PENNSYLVANIA
Accolade agrees to buy virtual health care provider PlushCare for up to $450M
Einstein Health Hit With Pa. Data Breach Class Action
How One Health System Got to Lower Mortality Rates Early in the Pandemic
Tower Health’s plans were small before expanding big-time into the Philly area
UHS records $209M profit, plans to return $188M in relief aid
Contract tracing breach impacts private info of 72K people, Pennsylvania Health Department says
Pennsylvania Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst
No vaccine passports for Pennsylvania, health officials say
Geisinger awarded $3.6 million to study genetics of cancer
COVID hospitalizations fall again in Pa.; 50 more deaths statewide
8 ways rural Pennsylvania hospitals are getting vaccine skeptics to roll up their sleeves
Nearly half of all Pennsylvanians have at least 1 covid vaccine shot
RHODE ISLAND
Proposed Rhode Island health system merger takes next step
Coastal Medical signs deal to join Lifespan
Rhode Island healthcare organization receives federal funding to combat COVID-19 statewide
RIC School of Nursing Accepts the Nurses Climate Challenge
Rafe's story 'is not unique': Lost in RI's broken mental health system
Rhode Island to resume use of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
Rhode Island eases outdoor mask rules, per CDC guidelines
Nursing home minimum staffing bill to go to vote in RI House
SOUTH CAROLINA
MUSC Health requiring care team members, leaders to get COVID vaccination
MUSC poised to enroll hundreds of children in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial this year
New SC law requires doctors to offer overdose-reversal drug prescriptions to patients
SC long-term care homes decry mounting fines tied to new COVID reporting rule
With less than a third in SC vaccinated, supply of COVID-19 shots outpaces demand
DHEC reports surge in COVID-19 deaths in South Carolina
SC has not ordered all of its possible supply of vaccines from the fed. government
There's a gender gap with COVID-19 vaccination in the Carolinas, but it's not what you think
With less than a third in SC vaccinated, supply of COVID-19 shots outpaces demand
Two-thirds of SC’s 65 and older population have been vaccinated against COVID-19
SOUTH DAKOTA
Avera Health named among top 15 health systems in nation
Partnership exploring health care expansion in Freeman
Sanford Health names new pharmacy director
Vaccine hesitancy in South Dakota could prolong pandemic and delay a return to normal
South Dakota's governor encourages vaccines, but bans state-run vaccine passports via executive order
APRIL 28th: 54% of South Dakota's population have received their 1st vaccine dose
Sanford Health builds EHR templates in Epic to eliminate note bloat
South Dakota reports no additional COVID-19 deaths; active cases fall
Drives for Medicaid-Expansion Ballot Issues Ramp Up in SD
South Dakota health officials warn of COVID-19 vaccine 'misinformation' circulating in state
TENNESSEE
$4M Deal Struck Over Fraud Claims Against Pain Firm, Owners
Ascension West, Midtown gets new president, CEO
CFO leaves Erlanger Health System
Gov. Lee ends public health orders, mask mandates across Tennessee
HCA Healthcare Stock Gets a Healthy Prognosis
HCA's stock hits milestone, company partners with local educators on new talent pipeline
New program gives Nashville students the opportunity to learn how to care for patients — for free
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announces largest strategic expansion in its history targeting pediatric catastrophic diseasesglobally
St. Jude expansion will create thousands of jobs, advance cancer research worldwide
Telehealth company fires CEO accused of harassing teen in TikTok video
Tennessee bill to add nurses back to the aggravated assault code
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency with only 25% of state fully vaccinated
CHS records $64M loss in Q1 as admissions remain down
TEXAS
CNO named for St. Luke's Health hospital in Texas
Glenview Capital offloads Tenet shares
Rural Texas hospital CEO fights to reopen it as state faces most closures in US
4 healthcare execs sentenced in $189M fraud scheme
Revoked Texas Medicaid waiver credit negative for hospitals
A Texas hospital system will require employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine and could fire them if they don't comply
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades 2021: Who Got Straight 'A' Marks
Around 60% of hospital staff have not gotten their COVID-19 vaccine at some East Texas hospitals
Texas legislative session, health experts urge lawmakers to prepare for the next pandemic
Why 1 Houston Methodist nurse is refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, even though it means losing her job
UT Health East Texas Hospitals nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
UTAH
Intermountain researchers part of study aiming to help patients with severe COVID-19
Plateau in Utah’s COVID-19 cases good news compared to other states, officials say
These 4 health systems are joining Intermountain's Patient ID Now coalition
Thousands of Utah’s coronavirus vaccine doses are waiting to be claimed
Intermountain Hospitals earn five-star breastfeeding-friendly ratings from Utah Department of Health
Vaccination rate still far outpacing new COVID-19 infections in Utah
VERMONT
How Vermont is dealing with extra COVID-19 medical supplies
‘A crisis’: Kids seeking mental health care are waiting for days in emergency rooms
Green: Children in mental health crisis are Vermont's new public health emergency
How Vermont is dealing with extra COVID-19 medical supplies
Anne Sosin spent months warning Vermont not to let down its guard. Then she got Covid
Vermont can resume J&J vaccinations
News Roundup: State Officials Report 98 New COVID Cases
VIRGINIA
Percentage of positive COVID tests dips below 5% in Virginia
Sentara Healthcare named one of top 5 US large health systems
Privia Health Launch of IPO
Skilled Nursing Facility Operators Agree to Settle Americans With Disabilities Act Allegations
UVA Health taps chief ambulatory operations officer
Nearly 10 percent of Virginians haven’t returned for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
One year in, UVA doctor reflects on fighting the pandemic at VA Department of Health
WASHINGTON
Younger people are getting sicker from COVID, Washington state hospital leaders say
Washington labs track which COVID-19 variants are driving rising cases
COVID hospitalizations surging in Wash., especially among younger patients
After four months negotiating, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center nurses union rally
Washington state pushes past 400,000 total COVID-19 cases
40% of COVID-19 patients at Washington hospital under 40; young patients drive new surge
Washington state enters 4th COVID-19 surge, governor says
WEST VIRGINIA
2 West Virginia children's hospitals affiliate
Governor DeWine signs bills that modernize mental health laws
W.Va. project seeks to lead substance users from emergency room to long-term treatment
West Virginia is offering an incentive to get vaccinated: Money
West Virginia overdose deaths up 31%
WISCONSIN
Madison-area hospitals to continue some pandemic protocols, push ahead on big projects
Marshfield Clinic Health Systems Plans to Expand Its Minocqua Hospital
Over 4 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in Wisconsin
Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccination rate trends down
No new COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin; 31.4% fully vaccinated
Wisconsin not saying how many fully vaccinated residents have acquired COVID-19
Western Wisconsin Health Officials Renew Push For COVID-19 Protocols, Vaccinations
Wisconsin health officials say 605 people in the state have tested positive for COVID-19 after full vaccination
Wisconsin reports most COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours since late February
Wisconsin sees a slight increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past month
Wisconsin’s Indigenous population was hit hard by the pandemic: What we can learn from their vaccine rollout
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Ambulance services are on life support across Wyoming
Wyoming health department employee accidentally posts 164,000+ individuals' PHI online
Rural Ambulance Crews Have Run Out of Money and Volunteers
Wyoming extends public health orders
