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Sentara Healthcare and Cone Health represent the latest in a series of scuttled merger proposals, but it isn t expected to slow M&A activity, industry observers said.
Sentara and Cone abandoned their plans Wednesday to build a more than $11 billion system spanning North Carolina to Virginia amidst internal opposition as well as criticism from community members and state regulators. Around a dozen proposed mergers between relatively healthy not-for-profit systems haven t closed over the past three years as doctors have protested and regulators have become increasingly wary of consolidation. I do think it s reflective of this new attitude toward consolidation in healthcare where more than ever, enforcers are suspicious of systems that are growing and skeptical of the benefits they claim they ll bring, said Ken Field, an attorney with Jones Day who works on healthcare antitrust and competition issues. It s almost as if we re starting from a position of disapproval as
Mother Tongue exhibit
What: Artists Sara Khan, Laura Rosengren, and Katherine Duclos explore the complex range of emotion that transformation brings in this new exhibit.
When: February 26 to April 10, 2021
Where: North Van Arts – 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Arctic Voices. Photo Submitted
What: For those looking for something to do in the city over spring break, Science World has confirmed it will be open daily and is welcoming visitors to come check it out.
The attraction said it is open at a reduced capacity, and recommends all visitors familiarize themselves with its new protocols and book their tickets in advance.
When: Open daily
Imagine Van Gogh 2020 (Imagine Van Gogh)
Please note: As recommended by BC’s health officials, gatherings of any kind and unessential travel in the province is not recommended at this time. Please adhere to COVID-19 health and safety measures, including proper physical distancing and frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask or face-covering in public indoor and retail spaces. If you are sick, please stay home.
A new week means new things to do around Vancouver. From online events to physically distanced outdoor and activities, indoor exhibits and more, here are 17 things to keep you busy this week.
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Artistic rendering of BRIGHT Downtown’s projection mapping installation on the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s east facade. (Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association)
What: Starting in March, BRIGHT Downtown will illuminate the eastern side of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The light show will feature 3D animations that play with the hotel’s architectural elements, using the building’s structural outline as the foundation for bold and bright optical illusions.
The theme is “Tangled,” which will explore “how art is intrinsically interwoven into every step of the human experience,” using joyful imagery and soundscapes.
When: March 6 to 12
Time: Every night
Where: North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery (viewing of the east facade of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver)