The following hospital mergers and acquisitions took place within the past week, beginning with the most recent.
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Salem (Ore.) Hospital is eliminating the last of its licensed practical nurse positions, giving them the choice to either find another position within Salem Health or become certified nursing assistants, according to a Statesman Journal report.
As hospital and health system executives continue to be flooded with physician alignment opportunities, one recurring compliance topic is present in nearly every physician service agreement: fair market value compensation. Mandated by industry regulations, FMV compensation remains an unavoidable element…
The American National Standards Institute, The Santa Fe Group/Shared Assessments Program Healthcare Working Group and the Internet Security Alliance have announced a collaborative report which provides information for healthcare organizations to better understand and limit data breach risks and liabilities.
The term "patient-centered care" can be interpreted as a flawed metaphor, as it overlooks the need for patients and physicians to coexist and collaborate in the care process, according to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Monterey County officials and trustees of Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, Calif., have agreed to pursue a merger between Natividad and Salinas (Calif.) Valley Memorial Hospital, according to a Contra Costa Times report.
Community Health Systems in Franklin, Tenn., has promoted Kevin Hammons as vice president and chief accounting officer, according to a Nashville Post report.
Arcadia (Calif.) Methodist Hospital of Southern California has announced William Grigg as senior vice president and CFO.
Clovis (Calif.) Community Medical Center announced it is partnering with CEP America on its emergency department management solutions.
In 2011, the average salary of an independent hospital general counsel was 57 percent of the CEO's salary, according to a report from Integrated Healthcare Strategies.