Former Fla. CEO subject of $1 million fraud investigation | Tallahassee (Fla.) Democrat
Officials at the Calhoun Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, Fla., say authorities are investigating the hospital’s former CEO Phillip Hill in connection with a more than $1 million fraud scheme.
La. governor-elect sets healthcare transition team | NOLA.com
Louisiana’s govenor-elect, John Bel Edwards, has named a transition committee to begin examining Louisiana's most pressing healthcare issues, including Medicaid expansion and the state's former charity hospital system.
CRNAs at two Mich. hospitals face termination after rejecting third-party contract | Crain’s Detroit Business
Specialty nurse-anesthetists at two St. John Health System hospitals in Oakland County, Mich., will meet Wednesday with management about their future prospects after more than 90% rejected a third-party employer contract that takes effect Jan. 1.
Ohio city reaches deal on hospital closure | Crain’s Cleveland Business
The Lakewood (Ohio) City Council is pursuing an agreement with the Lakewood Hospital Association and the Cleveland Clinic. The deal, if adopted by council, would mean Lakewood Hospital would close and shift healthcare to a $34 million suburban family healthcare facility funded by the clinic.
Northern Mich. hospital joins healthcare system | MLive.com
Charlevoix (Mich.) Area Hospital is now part of Northern Michigan's biggest hospital system, Munson Healthcare. The facility has been officially renamed Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.