Children’s hospital to create cardiac surgery program
Foundation makes $28 million contribution to VCU project.
Health Diagnostic Laboratory asks court to dismiss $84 million Cigna lawsuit
Motion says suit is motivated by Cigna’s desire to limit out-of-network health-care providers.
Richmond Academy of Medicine, three health systems begin program on end-of-life care
Honoring Choices will be rolled out in January at Bon Secours, HCA and VCU faclities.
VCU breaks ground on new children’s psychiatric facility
New 120,000-square-foot center will replace 50-year-old facility.
Health Diagnostic Laboratory touts report
Independent analysis finds positive outcomes for company’s model of health-care management.
WellPoint changes its name to Anthem Inc.
Indianapolis-based firm is parent company of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and Amerigroup.
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia names its first chief executive officer
Dr. Leon E. Moores, a pediatric neurosurgeon, leads joint venture between Inova Health System and Children’s National Health System.
Virginia hospitals announce plan for treating Ebola patients
U.Va. and VCU would be commonwealth’s designated treatment centers.
Halifax Regional Health System operations to adopt Sentara name
South Boston-based health system joined Norfolk-based Sentara last year.
Consolidated care
Rising costs, declining payments prompt nonprofit hospitals to seek partners
Sentara expands use of copper-infused products in its hospitals
Health system is testing antimicrobial properties of linens and hard surfaces.