The healthcare industry has recently been facing significant supply chain challenges between the temporary Baxter North Cove plant closure and the East and Gulf Coast port strikes. The disruptions have raised concerns about the availability of critical intravenous solutions and other essential medical supplies. 

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health reported a $68.4 million operating income (0.3% margin) in the fiscal year ending June 30, compared to a $288 million operating loss (-1.3% margin) in the previous fiscal year, according to financial results published Oct. 4. 

Theresa Fink has been named market vice president and COO of Conemaugh Physician Group after serving in the role on an interim basis since May.

Mark Hoskinson, MD, resigned as trustee of the board that oversees Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health to focus on a clinic he owns.

Expenses were relatively flat for nonprofit hospitals in August compared to July, according to Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report.

Some physicians at Manchester (Conn.) Memorial Hospital said they are seeing payment disruptions with respect to Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns the facility, Connecticut Public Radio reported Oct. 2.