Hospitals suspend services in Mo., Tenn. | Ascension's revenue up $1.3B in first half of fiscal year | Okla. hospital misses payroll for 3rd time | Walmart strikes deal with Ochsner for joint replacements

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February 19, 2019

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

1. Missouri, Tennessee hospitals suspend services: 5 things to know Full story

2. Ascension's operating revenue climbs $1.3B in first half of FY 2019 Full story

3. Oklahoma hospital misses payroll for 3rd time Full story

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6. Walmart teams up with Ochsner for joint replacement program
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7. Healthcare billing fraud: 8 latest settlements Full story

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9. Beaumont's revenues up, but net income falls 55% in FY 2018 Full story

10. SSM, U of Missouri Health stall hospital sale talks Full story

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12. Why hospitals are abandoning double patient rooms
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