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Hospitals & Facilities

CommonSpirit doubles down on ambulatory care amid $738m operating loss

The Chicago-based system has reported a series of large earnings losses, blaming rising salary and supply costs.

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Tech

Health tech companies predict AI trends for 2024

The technology won’t be replacing healthcare professionals anytime soon, health tech leaders predict.

Kristine White

Startups

Health startup Carbon Health lost millions in 2023 following Covid-era boom

The startup prospered during the early pandemic days, as it offered Covid testing and vaccinations.

Maia Anderson

Hospitals & Facilities

It’s still unclear how the Covid-19 pandemic will shape malpractice claims

Experts say more data is needed to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 liability changes.

Shannon Young

Startups

Private equity firms are buying up medical equipment suppliers, and it’s leading to patient harm, report says

An increasing number of private equity firms have bought medical equipment suppliers in the last decade.

Maia Anderson

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Hospitals & Facilities

CommonSpirit doubles down on ambulatory care amid $738m operating loss

Maia Anderson | 11.27.2023

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Mental Health

Study: High stress may correlate with behavioral issues in children and teens

Amanda Eisenberg | 11.19.2023

Pharma

Walgreens to close 8,700+ stores on Thanksgiving Day for the first time

Amanda Eisenberg | 11.19.2023

Payers

Accessibility and affordability concerns plague OTC hearing aid market

Shannon Young | 11.17.2023

Startups

General Catalyst’s healthcare plans raise concerns over patient safety

Maia Anderson | 11.17.2023

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PHARMA

First FDA-approved psychedelic drug could come as soon as 2024

The MDMA therapy is designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

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HOSPITALS & FACILITIES

Federally qualified health centers are playing a key role in Medicaid unwinding

FQHCs are working to ensure Medicaid recipients aren’t caught off guard as states determine coverage eligibility.

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HOSPITALS & FACILITIES

How extreme heat affects the healthcare industry

It increases emergency visits and exacerbates health disparities, experts say.

STAFFING

Nursing homes struggle to fill staffing shortages, even as new ratios loom

CMS mulls new staffing recommendations as the industry struggles to recruit and retain direct care workers.

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