A Pennsylvania judge ruled that Crozer Health cannot move forward with its plan to close Delaware County Memorial Hospital next month and convert it to a behavioral healthcare hospital, according to an Oct. 11 report from NBC affiliate WACU.

Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Health System has cut around 150 positions, 88 of which were previously vacant and will remain unfilled, NBC affiliate WGEM reported Oct. 11. 

The National Institutes of Health awarded Milwaukee-based Marquette University $3.34 million to improve walking, balance and community mobility in people with multiple sclerosis.

U.S. nonprofit children's hospitals staged a rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic and now brace for a different challenge, according to an Oct. 11 report from Fitch Ratings.

From Optum's completed merger with Change Healthcare to Knowtion Health acquiring Amplus, here are 10 revenue cycle management mergers and acquisitions Becker's has reported since June 21:

Fresno, Calif.-based Community Medical Centers has been gifted $2.5 million for a new pediatric wing at its Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, KMJNow reported Oct. 10. 

The global ophthalmic laser market is projected to be worth more than $2 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5 percent, a study by Growth Plus Reports said. 

Fresno, Calif.-based Community Regional Medical Center received a $2.5 million gift to enhance the postpartum department.

The following hospitals and care centers have received donations since Oct. 5: 

Nashville, Tenn-based HCA Healthcare donated $1.5 million to Fisk University to address the nationwide nursing shortage.