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Late News: CHS downplays FTC's request for more documents in HMA deal

By Beth Kutscher | October 12, 2013 | Print Magazine

Community Health Systems still expects to own Health Management Associates within the next six months in spite of developments on two fronts that could extend the review period for the transaction between the two investor-owned chains.
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CHS says merger reviews unlikely to delay HMA takeover

By Beth Kutscher | October 09, 2013 | Basic Web

Community Health Systems expects to close its acquisition of Health Management Associates on schedule despite actions on two fronts that could extend the review period for the merger.
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Late News: Systems unveil joint alliance

By Gregg Blesch | August 24, 2013 | Print Magazine

Five months ago, Community Health Systems Chairman, President and CEO Wayne Smith and Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove unveiled a partnership they explained as a means to marry clinical and data and expertise to improve quality and efficiency.
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Community Health Systems teams with Cleveland Clinic to buy Ohio system

By Modern Healthcare | August 22, 2013 | Basic Web

Community Health Systems and Cleveland Clinic are in talks to become joint owners of Akron (Ohio) General Health System.
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The big squeeze | CHS-HMA merger tightens the vise on independent hospitals

By Beth Kutscher | August 03, 2013 | Print Magazine

The proposed $3.9 billion tie-up between Community Health Systems and HMA highlights the rise of the hospital mega-system as a response to declining inpatient volumes and payment rates.
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Room for negotiation?

By Beth Kutscher | August 03, 2013 | Print Magazine

Community Health Systems faces pressure to sweeten its $3.9 billion cash and stock bid for Health Management Associates, with HMA's largest shareholder calling it too low.
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Activist shareholder skeptical of Community's bid for HMA

By Beth Kutscher | July 30, 2013 | Basic Web

Community Health Systems' $3.9 billion bid to acquire Health Management Associates is facing a skeptical reaction from the hedge fund shareholder that had been pushing for a deal in the first place.
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Late News: Sour earnings report | Federal inquiry, bad debt shake Community Health

By Beth Kutscher | July 20, 2013 | Print Magazine

Community Health Systems' earnings preview—which showed larger-than-expected drops in patient volume and net income—may set the stage for a difficult quarter going into earnings season for publicly traded hospital operators.
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CEO jackpot | Industry executives continue to see big payouts despite spending declines and cost-cutting

By Melanie Evans | May 11, 2013 | Print Magazine

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals had a breakthrough year in 2012, and its top scientist, Dr. George Yancopoulos, led Modern Healthcare's list of the health industry's highest-paid execs for the year.
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100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2013 (nominees' titles and affiliations)

May 04, 2013

The nominees for Modern Healthcare's 12th annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare competition.
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