Andrew Cass

A switch to Epic is among the reasons that Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health officials cited for pursuing a merger with Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System, WHOP reported Oct. 30.

Andrew Cass - From star rating lawsuits to a record antitrust settlement, here are eight lawsuits, settlements and legal developments involving payers that Becker's has reported since Oct. 3:

Private equity firm Francisco Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cloud healthcare software company AdvancedMD from Global Payments Inc.

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare posted revenues of $17.5 billion in the third quarter of 2024, up from $16.2 billion over the same period in 2023.

Andrew Cass - Tim McKnight has been named UnitedHealth Group's chief information security officer, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.

CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 94 cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024.

Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health posted an operating income of $1.2 billion (7.9% operating margin) in fiscal 2024, up from $982 million (7% operating margin) posted in 2023, according to its Nov. 1 financial report.

Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Healthcare System's rating was downgraded to "BBB-" from "BBB+" by Fitch.

Novant Health expands its provider network in South Carolina with acquisition of UCI Medical Affiliates.

Here are 10 revenue cycle management updates that Becker's reported in October: 1. Revenue cycle management company Alpha II has rebranded as Aptarro.