Methodist ‘will likely not have a resolution’ before BlueCross contract expires
BlueCross members will lose access to Methodist hospitals unless an agreement is reached by Sunday, Jan. 1.
Topic: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
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January 2023
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Memphis Hospitals: 2022 Year in Review
Billions of dollars in expansions and renovations are planned for several local hospitals in 2023.
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December 2022
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BlueCross BlueShield hopes to land deal with Methodist by new year
BlueCross says Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare charges significantly higher rates than other facilities in the Memphis area, and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital charges the highest rates of any children’s hospital in the state.
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Methodist to continue gender-affirming surgeries
Methodist said some care providers voiced questions about patients receiving gender-affirming procedures at a facility affiliated with the hospital, prompting the pause to review practices. It did not say how long the pause would last.
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October 2022
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UTHSC, Methodist tuition-free program offers fast track to nursing career
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed through 2030.
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August 2022
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George Lopez to speak at Methodist luncheon
Past speakers have included former first lady Laura Bush, journalist Tom Brokaw, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Memphis native and actress Kathy Bates.
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Transplant of patient’s ‘ticking time bomb’ uncertain after surgeon’s exit
After a high-profile surgeon departed Methodist University Hospital’s Transplant Institute — and the live donor liver program is paused — a Memphis musician’s transplant is caught in the middle.
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Dr. James Eason no longer leading transplant institute at Methodist
The esteemed transplant surgeon who made headlines for performing Steve Jobs’ liver transplant is no longer leading the transplant institute named for him.
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July 2022
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Methodist interested in Germantown High campus
The question of the high school took a turn earlier this year after state legislation passed that would disallow Memphis-Shelby County Schools from operating the so-called 3G schools: Germantown elementary, middle and high schools.
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June 2022
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STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s new externship program places STEM teachers with local businesses and is part of an effort to build “one of the most robust and inclusive talent pipelines in the nation.”
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March 2022
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DOJ permitted to intervene in Methodist lawsuit
The U.S. District Court of Middle Tennessee granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to intervene in a lawsuit accusing Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare of fraud.
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December 2021
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How the latest surge is affecting area hospitals, ambulance waits
Local hospitals and fire departments are met with challenges due to the recent spike in COVID cases.
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Suit alleges Methodist, West Clinic contrived $800M in fraud
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is accused of awarding more than $400 million to West Clinic and its physicians, a significant portion of in kickbacks, for business that netted the hospital $1.5 billion between 2012-2018.
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November 2021
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U.S. government refutes Methodist ‘rhetoric,’ justifies intervention in lawsuit
Hospital system was given recordings, other evidence before U.S. filed motion to intervene, filing says.
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October 2021
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Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.
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September 2021
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U.S. gov’t likely to join suit against Methodist Le Bonheur
The U.S. government Wednesday, Sept. 22, said it considering filing a motion to intervene in the whistleblower case against Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and former signatories, including former CEO Gary Shorb and former CFO Chris McLean.
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August 2021
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Methodist ups pay, gives nurses 20,000 extra reasons to stay
Nurses have until Sept. 10 to sign up for the two-year program. The first $10,000 installment will be paid Sept. 24.
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‘We are afraid:’ Doctors worry about strain on hospitals, need to protect children
“The ERs are inundated,” said Dr. Shailesh Patel. “If we do not change course, we are headed to our darkest hours, our darkest days.”
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Staff vaccinations mandatory at four hospital systems; Baptist undecided
No decision yet at Baptist, the area’s largest system; 58% of its 19,000 employees are vaccinated.
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Methodist Le Bonheur mandates vaccination for employees
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare will require all employees – including physicians, staff and executives – to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Severe pediatric COVID cases on the rise
Shelby County had 1,051 active pediatric cases as of Tuesday, Aug. 3. The largest contingent is among 15- to 17-year-olds, who account for more than a fifth of cases.
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July 2021
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Le Bonheur physicians meet with Methodist CEO, unsure they were heard
Some say changes could affect the level of care at the hospital.
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December 2020
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Community helps hospitals spread Christmas cheer to patients
Hospitals are spreading Christmas cheer to patients. The community has pitched in to make sure they can reach many of their patients.
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Methodist backs out of Saint Francis purchase
Last month, the FTC said it would fight the merger, claiming it would significantly reduce competition for treatments that require at least one night in a hospital.
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U of M, Methodist, Meharry and Church Health finalize affiliation agreement
The goal is to produce more physicians of color from Memphis and leverage partnerships to enhance research and improve the health of area residents.
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