As you get ready for a busy week, here are five articles you must read to catch up on all the latest healthcare news.
1. CHS aims to shed at least 20 more hospitals to reduce debt load
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has been on a hospital divestiture spree for the past year, and the company will continue selling off hospitals in 2018.
Rod Hochman, MD, president and CEO of for Renton, Wash.-based Providence St. Joseph Health, recently shared his top predictions for healthcare in 2018. Dr. Hochman took the time to speak with Becker's Hospital Review and dive deeper into the specifics of some of his forecasts, including the continued market entrance of technology startups, the increased importance of genomics and what roles executives must take in influencing public policy.
3. Nashville mayor delays closure of safety-net hospital
Nashville (Tenn.) Mayor Megan Barry is delaying decisions on the fate of Nashville General Hospital, a city-owned safety-net hospital, until the end of 2018, according to The Tennessean.
4. 8 latest healthcare industry lawsuits
From a federal judge seeking quick resolution of more than 200 opioids lawsuits to a physician imposter sentenced to prison, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits making headlines.
5. UnitedHealthcare aims to help consumers navigate benefits with new digital offerings
UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans have new digital health resources at their disposal this year.