Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Oneida, TN

Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tenn., saw a 30% drop in cash received in June and July compared to previous months, which then delayed its Aug. 16 payroll, CEO Hal Leftwich emailed to Becker's. The hospital, owned by West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Rennova Health, confirmed its Aug. 30...

'Perfect storm for cash flow': How this hospital missed payroll

Health system C-suites have mixed feelings about Medicare Advantage plans. Many are frustrated with the high denial rates and low coverage; some have even cut ties with MA plans. But others see a disruptive force that could have a positive impact on healthcare, if executed correctly. "I think Medicare Advantage...

Medicare Advantage's 'unrealized' potential

Orlando, FL

Orlando, Fla., earned the No. 1 spot as the best city for retirees in the U.S., partly due to its lack of taxes, according to a new analysis published by WalletHub. The personal finance company released its 2024 survey, "Best & Worst Places to Retire," on Sept. 3. The ranking compares the retirement-friendliness of 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus two or more of the most populated cities in each state — across four dimensions: affordability, activities, quality of life and healthcare.

10 best, worst cities to retire

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

COVID-19 metrics in the U.S. fell slightly for the week ending Aug. 24, indicating the nation's summer wave may be slowing. In terms of the sheer number of infections, experts estimate this summer's wave as the largest summer spike since the pandemic began, though hospitalizations have remained far below levels seen in previous surges.

ED visits, vaccines and variants: 4 COVID updates

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Corona, CA

Corona (Calif.) Regional Medical Center has named Alistair Machoka its CEO. Mr. Machoka has more than 20 years of healthcare experience, according to a Sept. 3 news release from the hospital. He most recently served as COO of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, Calif., and Rancho Springs Hospital...

California system names hospital CEO

Four years ago, a study found that cancer has unique microbial signatures that would allow a blood test to diagnose cancer. But in recent months, the study has faced scrutiny for inaccurate data, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 30. The study's lead author, Rob Knight, PhD, a University of...

Cancer blood test concepts may be based on flawed science: WSJ

Fort Worth, TX

Jared Shelton has been appointed president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, effective Sept. 22. He most recently served as president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford, according to an Aug. 30 news release from Arlington-based Texas Health Resources. During his two years at the helm of...

President departs 1 Texas Health hospital for another

Jackson, TN

Moody's has downgraded Jackson-based West Tennessee Healthcare's rating from "A2" to "A3." The downgrade reflects Moody's view that materially weaker days of cash on hand and cash-to-debt measures "no longer support the higher rating at a time when performance is still recovering and substantial capital spend will slow the rebuild of liquidity," the ratings agency said in an Aug. 22 report.

Moody's downgrades West Tennessee Healthcare

Alaska State

Juneau, AK

Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, has narrowed its CEO search to three candidates with varying backgrounds. The three finalists — Jon Friedenberg, Melanee Tiura, and Joe Wanner — were scheduled to arrive in Juneau Aug. 26 and remain through Sept. 7 for their final interview for their final interview, assessment exercise, and meetings with hospital staff, city officials, and the public, according to an Aug. 22 hospital news release.

Alaska hospital narrows search for 4th CEO in a year to 3 finalists

Massachusetts State

Chicago-based Northwestern Memorial Hospital and VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plain (Mass.) have the lowest death rate for heart failure patients in the country, according to CMS data. CMS's "Complications and Deaths - Hospital" database collected provider-level data on complication measures, the CMS patient safety indicators and 30-day death rates for...

20 hospitals with highest, lowest heart failure death rates

Seattle, WA

Omer Awan has been named vice president and CIO of Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. In this role, Mr. Awan will oversee the cancer center's IT initiatives and strategy, according to a Sept. 4 LinkedIn post from Fred Hutchinson. Mr. Awan will step into the role Sept. 25.

Fred Hutch names new CIO

Athens, GA

A recent study found patients with a sepsis diagnosis who were discharged to home health care, skilled nursing facilities or home had higher readmission rates. The study, published Sept. 1 in the American Journal of Critical Care, culled data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV, a publicly available single-hospital database of electronic medical record data on individuals admitted to Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center between 2008 and 2019. The study sampled 7,107 adult patients with at least one initial admission with diagnosis of sepsis and/or septic shock who survived to be discharged.

3 settings with high readmission rates for sepsis patients

Louisiana State

The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

The European Society of Cardiology released four updated guidelines for management of various cardiovascular conditions at the ESC Congress 2024. This year's congress took place between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, in London. The meeting was attended by global cardiology leaders and aims to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine, according to the organization's website.

4 cardiac care guideline updates

Las Vegas, NV

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has opened a $14M freestanding emergency room in Las Vegas. The ER at Desert's Edge will offer full-service, 24/7 emergency care, along with on-site imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services. The 11,000-square-foot facility features 12 private exam rooms and...

HCA hospital opens $14M freestanding ED

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Walmart heiress, healthcare philanthropist, now world's richest woman

Alice Walton, the youngest child of Sam Walton and heiress to the Walmart fortune, has surpassed L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers as the world's wealthiest woman,...

Walmart heiress, healthcare philanthropist, now world's richest woman

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