The recent decision by two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Indiana, to withdraw their merger application has reignited the debate over the effectiveness of Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) laws. These laws, designed to regulate hospital mergers and ensure public benefit, have faced
The H.O.P.E. Clinic, a vital healthcare provider in Plainfield, N.J., recently received a notable grant from athenahealth, part of its athenaGives Free Clinic Partnership Program. This funding is set to revolutionize the clinic by shifting its operations from a paper-based system to a cloud-based
Union Health, a prominent healthcare provider, initially submitted paperwork for the acquisition of Terre Haute Regional Hospital. However, the organization has decided to withdraw its paperwork temporarily and plans to resubmit it. This development is significant as it highlights the complexities
AOAExcel, a subsidiary of the American Optometric Association (AOA), has made a groundbreaking financial investment in Barti Software, a San Francisco-based company specializing in eye care Electronic Health Records (EHR). This investment signifies the first time AOAExcel has endorsed an eye care
The healthcare system in the United Kingdom is facing a staggering increase in the number of botched operations and medical errors, putting further strain on an already overstretched NHS. In the last five years, the incidence of surgical mistakes and procedural errors has notably risen, leading to
In recent years, a noticeable shift has emerged within the healthcare industry, characterized by hospitals divesting from nursing home management as financial and operational pressures mount. Premier Health's recent announcement to sell SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City to Otterbein
