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Purdue Pharma has submitted a revised Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan proposing more than $7.4 billion in cash payments to creditors, including U.S. states and others, to compensate victims of the opioid crisis, Bloomberg reported March 18.  The plan includes the…

University of Rochester (N.Y.) Wilmot Cancer Institute has become the 73rd cancer center in the U.S. to earn National Cancer Institute designation.  Wilmot is the largest cancer center in New York state outside of New York City. It treats more…

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health opened its new Christus Health West Beaumont (Texas) on March 19. The hospital campus comprises medical offices, an emergency department, surgical services, advanced imaging, specialized procedures and orthopedic care, according to a March 19 news release…

Health information management is the fastest-growing skill in healthcare, according to a March 19 LinkedIn News post. LinkedIn analyzed healthcare skills professionals are adding to their profiles and those that companies are hiring for more frequently to determine skill growth.…

From AI-focused collaborations to joint ventures in the fight against childhood cancer, here are 10 oncology partnerships launched so far in 2025: 1. Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital and Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham have partnered to open a radiation oncology…

Mark Kimball has been appointed COO of Southwell Medical, an acute care facility in Adel, Ga. In his new role, Mr. Kimball will also oversee daily operations at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation, a 95-bed skilled rehabilitation facility, according to a…

Optum Rx, the pharmacy benefit manager under UnitedHealth Group, is set to eliminate prior authorization requirements for approximately 80 prescription drugs in an effort to simplify access to medications for patients with chronic conditions.  The changes are expected to reduce…

Rhode Island is the most competitive state for physicians, while Montana is the least, according to a March 18 WalletHub ranking.  WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia to find the best and worst states for physicians…

Houston Methodist is streamlining its post-acute strategy by adding extensivists to discharges and making changes to its insurance approach. The system initially used extensivists in home discharges, and after success in that program, it is expanding their assignments to post-acute…

U.S. News & World Report is making various methodology changes that will be reflected in this year’s edition of its “Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions” ratings when they are published July 29. The changes will be used to determine ratings…