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Texas university launches CRNA program
Fairfield (Conn.) University has expanded its nurse anesthesia program to its campus in Austin, Texas, according to an Aug. 12 report from NBC affiliate KXAN.
Cardiology No. 2 in healthcare AI use
Cardiology trails only radiology as the specialty with the highest number of AI algorithms cleared by the FDA, Cardiovascular Business reported Aug. 12.
48,000 patients' data breached in Florida ASC hack
A Florida health center confirmed that patients’ data was accessed by an unauthorized party in a breach that took place earlier this year, according to an article by lawyer Richard Console published in JD Supra on Aug. 12.
HCA wins ASC approval after 3rd CON application, despite Bon Secours pushback
Last month, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare received certificate-of-need approval to develop an ASC in Hanover, Va., after two consecutive rejections by state health authorities, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13.
Planned ASC aims to address 'deeply troubling disparity' in Chicago
Cook County (Ill.) Health plans to open a new ASC in early 2025 on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, reported WBEZ Chicago Aug. 8
'The best study is the status quo': How CRNAs can work independently to alleviate provider shortages
In 2024, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have removed practice restrictions from certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing them to practice independently with fewer physician oversight requirements.
Gastroenterologist named chief digital and technology officer at Hospital for Special Surgery
Ashis Barad, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist, was named the first chief digital and transformation officer at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.
ASC leader pay soars
ASC leaders reported big earnings growth in the last year with more than three quarters now earning six figures, according to OR Manager.
ASCs vs. HOPDs in 5 numbers
Here are five numbers illustrating differences in reimbursement, cost savings and national footprints of ASCs compared to hospital outpatient departments.
ValueHealth files for bankruptcy
Leawood, Kan.-based ASC chain and healthcare services company ValueHealth has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to court documents obtained by Becker’s.
