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Madison, WI

Columbus, OH

Dublin, OH

OhioHealth launched an ambitious expansion plan to Dublin (Ohio) Methodist Hospital to add inpatient and critical care capacity. "We are extremely grateful and excited for the opportunity to expand our hospital and provide even more exceptional care within," said Cherie Smith, president of OhioHealth’s Dublin Methodist and Grady Memorial Hospitals. "The team at Dublin Methodist has an amazing reputation and we want to create even more space for them to provide exceptional care for our patients."

OhioHealth to expand hospital, add 200 jobs

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The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Prevalence of infections like asthma, COPD and pneumonia fell in 2023 compared to 2019, suggesting that there was no increased susceptibility in catching these infections post-pandemic, according to new findings published July 16 in Epic Research. Data from 256 million patient records from 1,500 hospitals and more than 34,100 clinics...

COVID did not increase susceptibility to other respiratory diseases: Report

A summer wave of COVID-19 continues to make its way throughout the country, increasing the number of emergency department visits in more than half of the U.S. substantially, according to CDC data published July 12. Nationally, COVID-19 ED visits grew by 23.5% as of July 6, compared to the week...

26 states that have seen 'substantial increase' in COVID-19 ED cases

Hawaii State

For the week ending July 6, about 1.3% of emergency department visits in the U.S. involved a COVID-19 diagnosis at discharge — a nearly 24% increase from the previous week, according to the latest updates on respiratory virus activity from the CDC. Hawaii and Florida had the highest percentage...

ED visits for COVID jump 24%

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Miami, FL

CMS has fined Miami-based Jackson Memorial Hospital for alleged price transparency violations. The hospital was fined $871,122 for the alleged violations, accordinig to a CMS notice issued to Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 3. CMS imposes fines of $5,926 per-day for hospitals with greater than 550 beds, according to the...

Jackson Memorial Hospital fined for price transparency violation

Norristown, PA

A patient at Norristown (Pa.) State Hospital is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he killed his roommate during a July 14 altercation, ABC affiliate WPVI reported July 16. Police responded to the state-run psychiatric hospital around 9:45 p.m. Eastern time, after hospital staff found the 25-year-old victim unresponsive...

Patient charged in roommate's death at Pennsylvania hospital

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

U.S. News & World Report announced the 2024-25 "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings on July 16, which evaluated the performance of nearly 5,000 hospitals on measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The new rankings include 466 "Best Regional Hospitals," ranked in states and...

US News' top hospitals by state for 2024-25

The American Hospital Association has expressed its concern about the proposed payment structure in the Pay PCPs Act, which aims to improve support and pay for primary care providers. The proposed hybrid per-member-per-month and fee-for-service payment structure in the physician fee schedule for primary care could lead to payment cuts...

Hospitals uneasy about pay structure in proposed primary care bill

New Mexico State

Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has launched an investigation into Las Cruces, N.M.-based Memorial Medical Center over alleged essential medical care denial, the state's justice department reported July 16. The allegations claim that the hospital violated New Mexico law by refusing to provide treatment to indigent cancer patients,...

New Mexico investigates hospital for alleged care denial

A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would allow for new physician-owned hospitals. The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act was introduced by Michael Burgess, MD, (R-Texas), Tony Cardenas (D-Calif.), Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), and Vincent Gonzalez (D-Texas), on July 11, amending aspects of the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 to ease the ban on physician-owned hospitals.

Bill permitting new physician-owned hospitals gains steam

Six bacterial antimicrobial-resistant hospital-onset infections have increased by a combined 20% since 2019, a CDC report found. The report compared infection rates for 2019 through 2022 for seven infections: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter, Candida auris, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Of the seven infections,...

6 drug-resistant hospital infections on the rise

Nearly 61,000 active pharmacists are certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties for 15 specialties. In March and April, the organization found a 63.9% average all-time pass rate among seven certification exams. The American Pharmacists Association established the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in 1976 to recognize pharmacists who can work...

Pass rates for 7 pharmacy specialty certifications

Indiana State

Fort Wayne, IN

Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has shared plans to construct a $421 million hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. The five-level hospital will comprise 140 beds, 17 emergency department exam rooms, six operating rooms, three catheterization labs, and three to four endoscopy rooms. A medical office building will also be connected to the facility, according to a July 15 news release shared with Becker's.

IU Health to build $421M Indiana hospital

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

U.S. News & World Report published its "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings for 2024-25 on July 16, including specialty rankings. The rankings and ratings assess nearly 5,000 hospitals in 35 medical and surgical services. The specialty rankings examine hospital performance in 15 specialties or specialty areas. For 12 of the...

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Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The median compensation for hematologists and medical oncologists increased 7.1% from 2023 to 2024, going from $498,062 to $533,402, according to the American Medical Group Association. The organization analyzed the compensation of more than 189,000 providers across 459 medical groups, including in 12 physician specialties, according to a July 12...

Oncology, hematology compensation up 7.1% since 2023

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UW Health's $900M expansion plan: 4 notes

Madison, Wis.-based UW Health has several construction projects in the works to meet growing demand for care, including a new hospital and clinic. In all, the...

UW Health's $900M expansion plan: 4 notes

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