Start your week off right by taking a look at some of Becker's Hospital Review's top stories from last week.
1. Geisinger's operating income tumbles 34%
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger recorded an operating surplus of $109.6 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, down 34.6 percent from an operating surplus of $167.5 million in the year prior, according to recently released bondholder documents.
2. Feds charge former Tenet executives in $400M fraud case
The U.S. Department of Justice has brought new charges against two former executives of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare and the ex-CEO of a prenatal clinic who were allegedly involved in a $400 million fraud scheme.
3. Brigham and Women's mandatory flu shot policy prompts nursing suit: 7 things to know
A union representing nurses at Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital is standing up against the facility's new policy mandating flu vaccines for employees, reports The Boston Globe.
4. Price resigns from HHS amid scandal over use of private jets
HHS Secretary Tom Price, MD, resigned Friday amid growing criticism of his extensive use of taxpayer-funded charter flights, according to Politico.
5. Graham-Cassidy sponsors believe bill can pass with proper process
Though the Graham-Cassidy proposal failed to garner enough support to bring the bill to a vote before budget reconciliation rules expire Sept. 30, the bill's sponsors believe it can receive the support it needs to pass through regular legislative order, according to The Hill.
6. Tenet CEO to exit with $22.9M in severance pay
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare's longtime CEO Trevor Fetter is set to receive a $22.9 million severance package when the company secures a new leader.
7. Temple University Health's $5.7M operating loss anchored by Epic installation
Philadelphia-based Temple University Health System reported an operating loss in the 12 months ended June 30, largely due to costs associated with the implementation of an Epic EHR system, according to recently released bondholder documents.