AMA names Lexington physician new president
(AP) — A Lexington, Ky., doctor has been sworn in as the 168th president of the American Medical Association.
Sacred Heart Hospital enlists turnaround company
With its CEO the target of a federal investigation, the hospital hires a prominent turnaround firm to run operations, raising the possibility the distressed facility could be put up for sale.
In brief: Illinois Medicaid lost funds after unit failed to report convicted providers
Also, operating income drops for the University of Chicago Medical Center, and construction costs rise for a Palos Hills surgery center.
Photo gallery: Institute of Medicine of Chicago meeting and awards dinner
Health disparities persist in Chicago, a doctor at Cook County's safety net hospital told a crowd of health professionals.
Suit alleges billing 'liberties' at Chicago surgery center
A subsidiary of health insurer Cigna is suing Grand Avenue Surgical Center, alleging the center improperly billed the company when it waived fees as a way to entice patients.
Report: Sacred Heart's 'Physician D' is Chicago pulmonologist
A Chicago pulmonologist has been identified in a published report as holding the same position at Sacred Heart Hospital as “Physician D,” the doctor who federal authorities say performed…
In brief: Holy Family Villa seeks to increase expansion costs
Also, Lawndale Christian Health Center resolves a federal audit, and the Smith Crossing retirement community considers a $50 million bond issue.
Loyola med school to admit undocumented students
Following a change in federal immigration regulations, the school has removed the legal residency requirement for applicants.
Advocate renovation, Vista hospital proposals hit snags
A proposal to renovate northwest suburban Advocate Good Shepherd hit only one snag with staff of the state board that determines the fate of health care projects, while Vista Health's already-nixed…
Medline to bring up to 40 jobs to West Loop this year
The north suburban medical supplies distributor plans to open a division of its business in Chicago.
Roseland Hospital has two suitors
Two Chicago-area hospitals are in talks to acquire Roseland Community Hospital, whose financial troubles have brought it to the brink of closure.
Photo gallery: Ambulatory Surgery Center Association of Illinois meeting
Members of the group representing Illinois surgery centers caught up on changes in the industry at a June 5 meeting at the Greek Islands restaurant on Halsted.
In brief: Edward to fund $64 million expansion with cash
Also, a lawyer for competing hospitals says Vista Health's Lindenhurst project is not needed to support its Waukegan facilities, and Illinois could see a sizable increase in entrepreneurs in 2014…
Catamaran stock rallies after Cigna deal announced
Shares of the Lisle-based company rocketed up this morning, a day after it signed a 10-year deal to manage pharmacy benefits for health insurer Cigna Corp.
Suburban practice alleges manager mishandled funds
A west suburban physical therapist's complaint is another example of a health care provider accusing an outside manager of malfeasance.