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Coronavirus live updates: Global death toll tops 251,000, China reports one new confirmed case

This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 3.5 million Global deaths: More than 251,000 Most cases reported: United States (over 1.17 million), Spain (over 218,000), Italy (over 211,900), United Kingdom (over 191,800), France (over… Read More »

The public health case for federal health IT rules | TheHill – The Hill

Regulations proposed nearly a year ago to improve the use of electronic health records (EHRs) remain under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), delaying potential benefits for patients and clinicians alike — despite generating significant support from stakeholders and technology experts when they were introduced. The two rules, from the Centers for… Read More »

Wuhan Coronavirus: C.D.C. Identifies First U.S. Case in Washington State

A man in his 30s in Washington State is infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, the first confirmed case in the United States of a mysterious respiratory infection that has killed at least six people and sickened hundreds more in Asia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Tuesday. Federal officials also announced expanded… Read More »

Sutter Health settles antitrust case for $575 million

Sutter Health headquarters in Sacramento, California. Following five-and-a-half years of what the California Superior Court called “contentious litigation,” Sutter Health has agreed to settle a class action antitrust case for $ 575 million. The payment amount falls within the upper range of recovery rates, according to the preliminary settlement approval. The money will be distributed… Read More »

California AG Details ‘Historic’ Settlement Agreement In Sutter Health Antitrust Case

[Updated at 7 p.m. ET to reflect news developments.] Sutter Health will pay $ 575 million to settle a closely watched antitrust case filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, whose office had accused the nonprofit health care giant of using its market dominance in Northern California to illegally drive up prices. Under terms of… Read More »