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Adventist Health System to pay $115 million to settle suit over false claims

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The settlement is one of the largest of its kind, representing a continued crackdown by federal authorities.

Everett Clinic to merge with Colorado health care company, begin massive expansion

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The Everett-based physician group will join with DaVita HealthCare Partners to support a large expansion plan.

 

Fired Legacy nurse wins $3M verdict against Portland hospital

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Linda Boly, a Portland nurse, raised issues about Legacy Good Samaritan's speed of care in processing patients. She was fired from her job in 2013.

 

Sutter’s HMO expands to the Bay Area

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Sutter Health has received regulatory approval to offer its HMO in five Bay Area counties.

Prime Healthcare Services sues California attorney general over Daughters of Charity deal, accuses her of caving to union

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The lawsuit accuses Kamala Harris of being a puppet of the SEIU-UHW, which wanted to Prime to allow the SEIU-UHW to unionize all its hospitals.

Northside Hospital, Gwinnett Medical Center to merge in Georgia, form integrated system

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The new system will serve the Atlanta and North Georgia region.

Universal Health Services acquires Foundations Recovery Network for $350 million, to expand addiction services

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The deal brings 322 beds through four residential treatment centers and eight outpatient centers.