Hospitals

Medical Properties Trust Says Regulator’s Hold on Transaction ‘Deemed Immaterial’
Medical Properties Trust Says Regulator’s Hold on Transaction ‘Deemed Immaterial’
August 18, 2023  |  Real Estate

A California state regulator has ordered a hold on a transaction between Medical Properties Trust (MPT) and Prospect Medical Holdings. The deal, which aimed to provide crucial financial...

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RapidAI Secures $75 Million to Continue Developing Clinical AI Solutions
RapidAI Secures $75 Million to Continue Developing Clinical AI Solutions
July 27, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

RapidAI has secured $75 million in Series C funding to continue developing its clinical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This new round of funding will enable RapidAI...

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American Hospitals Suffer Increase in Cyberattacks
American Hospitals Suffer Increase in Cyberattacks
June 25, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks on American hospitals are reportedly growing in number and sophistication. The uptick in cybercrimes — as reported Friday (June 23) by Bloomberg News —...

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COVID-19’s Price Tag Leaves Large Hospitals At Risk
COVID-19’s Price Tag Leaves Large Hospitals At Risk
January 21, 2021  |  Healthcare

The healthcare industry continues to be on high alert and many hospitals are operating increasingly close to maximum capacity. Elective procedures typically handled at the...

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Hospitals Ask Congress To Forgive $100B In Medicare Loans
Hospitals Ask Congress To Forgive $100B In Medicare Loans
July 28, 2020  |  Healthcare

U.S. hospitals want Congress to forgive $100 billion in Medicare loans that were made earlier this year to help the healthcare system amid the coronavirus...

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Today In Payments: OCC Says Banks Can’t Hide Under Cover Of COVID; Smartphone Demand Slips 16 Pct In China
Today In Payments: OCC Says Banks Can’t Hide Under Cover Of COVID; Smartphone Demand Slips...
July 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the OCC says bank regulation waivers will not continue indefinitely, and smartphone sales have dropped 16 percent in China. Plus, 80...

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Hackers Hike Attacks On Hospitals Amid Pandemic
Hackers Hike Attacks On Hospitals Amid Pandemic
July 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A national survey has found more than 80 percent of medical practices have been the victims of cyberattacks, USA Today reported. More than half of...

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Deep Dive: How Manufacturers Are Transitioning To Counter PPE Shortages
Deep Dive: How Manufacturers Are Transitioning To Counter PPE Shortages
June 17, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Fighting a pandemic takes clear communication, strategic organization and responsive action. It also requires supplies, which has been a major worldwide stumbling block. The U.S....

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How Faster Disbursements Can Help Solve Patients’ Payment Pain Points
How Faster Disbursements Can Help Solve Patients’ Payment Pain Points
May 29, 2020  |  Disbursements

The United States healthcare system is notorious for burdening patients with hefty expenses — a reality that existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic turned a...

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