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Nurse's license suspended after anesthesia leaves patients awake, in pain

A certified registered nurse anesthetist allegedly misappropriated patients’ anesthesia or painkillers, resulting in patients leaving surgery awake and in pain, according to an Aug. 21 report from Iowa Capital Dispatch.

Why healthcare need to 'rethink the concept of noncompetes'

As more physicians moved to employed models, many leaders feel noncompetes are no longer compatible with the physician workforce. 

Hackensack Meridian 1st in nation to earn Joint Commission's new healthcare equity certification

Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center has become the first facility in the nation to earn a Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission. 

Cardiologists in the headlines: 6 updates

Here are six cardiologists in the news that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 10:

HCA donates $500K to disaster response

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, one of the largest ASC management organizations in the country, has donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross’ Annual Disaster Giving Program. 

The 10 best states for business growth

Georgia is the best state for business growth in 2023, according to new research from business consulting firm Venture Smarter. 

10 best places to buy a house

McKinney, Texas, is the best place to buy a house, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to six of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades.

The best cardiology hospitals in the South

For more than 30 years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the top hospitals in America for different specialties by state and nationwide. 

U of Michigan Health West completes 100 open heart surgeries in 10 months

Surgeons at the University of Michigan Health West recently completed their 100th open heart surgery in 10 months, according to an Aug. 20 report by Fox 17.