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New Jersey’s hospitals are reporting sharp hits to their bottom lines, a drain on cash reserves and an increase in layoffs, according to a statewide survey conducted by the New Jersey Hospital Association.

The University of Southern California and Tenet Healthcare Corp. have signed a definitive agreement for USC to acquire the USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.

Oregon hospitals claim that they will face almost $400 million in losses over the next two years under the 2009-2011 budget proposal presented to Oregon lawmakers by the state’s governor, Ted Kulongoski.

Allina Hospitals and Clinics has negotiated an agreement with the Minnesota Nurses Association to ensure adequate nurse staffing in the event of a natural disaster, catastrophic event, pandemic illness or response to terrorism.

Record Medicaid caseloads, cuts in payment rates and skyrocketing uncompensated care are putting heavy financial burdens on hospitals in Michigan and Georgia.

NewsMaker interview with Linda Nicholson, vice president, quality and clinical excellence, patient safety officer for ViaHealth Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, N.Y

Commentary by Gaarry Keute, director of business development for Minneapolis-based VisionShare Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reported a net loss of $144.9 million in 2008, which company officials blamed primarily on significant losses on individual policies.

Editorial from Editor Richard Pizzi