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Contract negotiations between Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and bid winners on hold.
Apollo is seeking more hospitals to add scale to its portfolio company, RegionalCare Hospital Partners, those familiar with the talks told Reuters.
Settlement agreement includes another $19.6 million in restitution to customers, interest for late reimbursements to providers.
New patient pavilion includes trauma center with 66 patient rooms, modernized operating suites, critical care unit and helipad, system says.
Pending law allows taxpayers to apply for a state income tax credit for donations to these struggling facilities.
Company says discussions are in a preliminary stage, there is no timeline established for the exploration. Meanwhile, CHS spin-off Quorum Health Corp, faces a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders.
Administrators and clinicians must work together so providers can understand their role, where they can make an impact, Michael Blackman, MD, says.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare system is back online after an almost three-week shutdown of computer systems and electronic services following a crippling cyberattack.
Transaction is expected to cut more than $10 million in annual interest, lead to gains of $125 million in present value savings, system says.
Project will increase single rooms available to patients, new surgical, treatment areas that "conform to 21st century standards."