Children's hospitals continue to see a high number of patients with mental health emergencies. We talked with Matthew Cook, president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital Association, about a crisis that's been building for years and the need for earlier interventions. "Once a kid shows up in the ED with a mental health crisis or issue, it's already too late," Cook says. "We've already lost ground with that child."
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Steward Health Care says it has a deal to keep most of its hospitals open as it tries to sell its facilities. But Saturday, two Steward hospitals shut their doors for good. Massachusetts residents say the closure of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center will make it harder for people to get essential health care services. As Massachusetts State Sen. Jamie Eldridge says, "There’s massive frustration and disgust from many of my constituents."
Two Massachusetts hospitals have closed their doors, and many are angry
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We have some late news tonight: Steward Health Care says it has an agreement with Medical Properties Trust to facilitate the transfer of its hospitals to new ownership. Steward, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, says the agreement creates a path for most of the system's hospitals to remain open.
Steward Health Care says it has deal to keep most hospitals open
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A California pediatric hospital is taking a novel approach to ensure its future. Valley Children's Healthcare has unveiled plans for "The Hill," a development including housing, retail, and office space around the campus. Todd Suntrapak, president and CEO of Valley Children's, says the project is designed to protect the organization's long-term viability. "Every decision we take here at Valley Children’s is focused on sustaining this asset for the care of children for the decades and centuries to come," he says.
California hospital unveils plan for financial security: Housing, retail, and office space
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This week, Northwell Health and Nuvance Health moved closer to merging. The two health systems reached an agreement with the Connecticut attorney general's office to ensure healthcare services would be preserved. Northwell also pledged to make significant investments in Nuvance. Michael Dowling, president & CEO of Northwell, says, "This agreement underscores our shared vision to expand and enhance affordable access to healthcare services for patients throughout western Connecticut and the Hudson Valley."
Northwell Health, Nuvance Health move closer to merger
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At Children's Hospital New Orleans, the goal isn't just to treat kids who are sick. Lucio Fragoso, president and CEO of Children's Hospital New Orleans, says the system is engaging in more ways to keep kids healthy. As he says, the hospital is working to “create a well care model, instead of just a sick care model." He talked with us about the ways Children's Hospital New Orleans is working to reach vulnerable kids.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans strives to go beyond treating kids who are sick
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A federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's ban on non-compete agreements, which was to go in effect next week. Hospitals cheered the judge's ruling and have criticized the FTC rule, saying it would hurt health systems and create an uneven playing field for talent. However, doctors were dismayed by the judge's order, and hoped the non-compete ban would help physicians secure better career opportunities.
Hospitals exhale after judge blocks FTC rule on non-compete agreements
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Two Dignity Health hospitals have a new leader. Patrick Caster has been named the president and chief executive officer of Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo. He's looking forward to the challenge of leading the Dignity Health California facilities. "Ensuring the communities continue to have access to world class healthcare by building upon the significant achievements of the St. John’s Hospitals will be a top priority," he said.
Dignity Health names CEO of two California hospitals, and more | MED MOVES
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Two Georgia health systems are looking to come together. Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare are planning to merge. If the deal comes together, Houston will become part of Emory. Joon S Lee MD, CEO of Emory, said the merger will help the system offer more services beyond Atlanta. "We are excited about the potential of this new relationship with Houston Healthcare, as it will expand our ability to provide high-quality care and services to communities beyond Atlanta, while broadening our geographic footprint in Georgia," he said.
Georgia hospital systems plan merger
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Kamala Harris and Democrats put healthcare front and center throughout the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. Top Democrats talked about abortion rights, prescription drug prices, fertility treatments and healthcare as a human right.
Kamala Harris, Democrats put healthcare center stage at convention
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