December 18, 2018

1. HCA Healthcare, others see stocks fall on ACA ruling Full story

2. Recent ACA ruling won’t affect credit of nonprofit hospitals, Moody’s says Full story

3. Healthcare reacts to ACA ruling: from ‘disastrous’ to ‘an excellent opportunity’ Full story

4. Health care executives and clinical leaders surveyed on transition to value reveal opinions on models in use, top barriers to implementation and more. A chief medical officer shares his perspective on the findings and challenges moving forward. Get report and read CMO perspective here.

5. Thrilled to welcome 140+ physician speakers — primarily spine and orthopedic surgeons — plus great keynotes Bob Woodward, George Foreman and Sarah Kliff to Becker’s 17th Annual Future of Spine + The Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsor opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

6. Average cost per inpatient admission tops $22K Full story

7. Download this free whitepaper to review key considerations for powering medical carts safely and effectively

8. 12 latest hospital, health system executive retirements Full story

9. Florida hospital CEO can sue CNN for defamation, appeals court rules Full story

10. Dignity Health, GoHealth Urgent Care to acquire 6 California urgent care centers Full story

11. Hospital and health system readers: Complete our 3rd Annual Consumer Telehealth Benchmark Survey for complimentary registration to Becker’s Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting in April

12. 3 patients die after contracting Legionnaires’ disease in Wisconsin hospital Full story

13. Scripps sees annual operating income jump 25% Full story

14. Kaiser accused of refusing to negotiate labor deal covering 85,000 workers Full story

15. Bipartisan action on surprise medical bills expected next year, senator says Full story