Industry News - August 2022
Princeton Community Hospital Association Joins WVU Health System
The letter of intent was signed in 2021.
8/30/2022
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WakeMed Files Certificates of Need for Behavioral Health Hospital
Pending the approval by the state, WakeMed will build a 150-bed mental health facility.
8/29/2022
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Christiana Care Health System Will No Longer Purchase Crozer Health
Changing economic landscape impacted the ability to move forward with the sale.
8/24/2022
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Milwaukee County to Open New Mental Health Emergency Center
The Mental Health Emergency Center will replace the current behavior health center that will close in early September.
8/22/2022
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HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Closes Inpatient Pediatric Unit
The hospital will continue to operate its eight-bed pediatric emergency department.
8/18/2022
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University Hospitals Discontinue Services, Combine Medical Centers
Some inpatient, surgical and emergency services will be discontinued, while services will be consolidated at nearby locations.
8/17/2022
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Arizona VA Nursing Home Closed Due to Rat Infestation
Recent storms caused rats to move into the facility.
8/16/2022
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Healthcare Facility Management Market to Hit $427.13 Billion
COVID-19 and growing elderly population are largely contributing to the growth of the healthcare facility market.
8/16/2022
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Without Help, Nursing Home Workforce Recovery Will Struggle
The model indicates staffing levels might not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2026.
8/12/2022
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Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Request to Consolidate
The goal is to complete the licensure transition later this year.
8/12/2022
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Rush Health Systems and Ochsner Health Officially Merge
The two companies, now Ochsner Rush Health, will anchor services in East Mississippi and West Alabama.
8/9/2022
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11 Hospitals Receive Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award
ECRI awards 11 hospitals for supply chain excellence.
8/8/2022
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Green County Medical Center to Close Long-Term-Care Department
After many attempts to continue services, the long term care department will close by Sept. 28, 2022.
8/8/2022
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US News’ Releases 2022 Best Hospital Honor Roll List
The honor roll includes 20 hospitals that excel across most or all types of care.
8/2/2022
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