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Governor to sign fast-tracked $225M for Pennsylvania healthcare workers

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2022

The state's legislature unanimously sent fast-tracked legislation to Gov. Tom Wolf to help keep burned-out healthcare workers on board during a staffing crisis.

Democrats walk out of hearing with Florida's top doctor

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2022

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo moved closer to Senate confirmation after a tense hearing where Democrats accused the state's top doctor of evading questions and stormed out before casting their votes.

NC treasurer's report critical of how hospitals bill poor

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2022

North Carolina nonprofit hospitals too often are billing poor people for medical care when they should write the expenses off as a result of their tax-exempt status, according to a report released Wednesday by the state treasurer’s office.

Medicare posts key nursing home staffing info for consumers

Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Medicare said Wednesday it is now posting details on staff turnover and weekend nurse coverage on its “Care Compare” website, where families can research a facility.

HCA to build five new hospitals in Texas

Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022

This announcement follows the company's plans to expand its hospital footprint in Florida as well.