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McLaren Health Care to build $53.6M ambulatory center
McLaren Health Care plans to build a $53.6 million ambulatory care and orthopedic center in Bay City, Mich., according to a June 20 report from MLive. The two-story, 50,000-square-foot facility will welcome its first patients in the summer of 2026, with the orthopedic center opening first. The ambulatory center will follow in 2027. The ambulatory […]
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Despite ACA, patients still paying out-of-pocket for colonoscopy prep: Study
While colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and it is highly preventable for patients who undergo regular colonoscopy screenings, only 59% of U.S. adults over 45 are currently up to date on their screenings. In addition, over 50,000 people will die from colorectal cancers in 2025. While the ACA […]
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The richest self-made women in healthcare
Forbes has released its annual report of the 50 wealthiest self-made women in the world, featuring five who made their billions in the healthcare industry. Together, all 50 women on the list are worth $276 billion, or $5.5 billion on average. There are 18 American women on the list, including big names like Oprah Winfrey, […]
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Nemours taps chief of cardiac anesthesia
Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health has tapped Mark Twite, MD, as chief of cardiac anesthesia and co-director of Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center in Delaware Valley, according to a June 20 report from Bucksco.today. In the role, Dr. Twite will lead cardiac anesthesia services and oversee the program at Nemours. He will also be in charge […]
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Claim checks all ASCs should have built in
Billing can be a hassle for hospitals and ASC alike, and mistakes in claims submissions can be costly for health systems and patients. Brooke Day, administrator at Hastings (Neb.) Surgical Center, spoke with Becker’s about the non-negotiable checkpoints every ASC needs to doublecheck before claims leave their in-house billing departments. Ms. Brooke Day: 1. Two-person […]
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Canada, US physician well-being: How they stack up
Physicians in the U.S. and Canada have several similarities when it comes to prioritizing happiness, mental health, exercise and work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Canada: Wellness & Life Outside of Work Report,” and “‘If Boundaries Are Set, It Is Possible’: Medscape Physician Mental Health & Well-Being Report 2025,” both published in 2025. Here are […]
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Montana heart institute to shutter in July
Butte, Mont.-based Providence Heart Institute is permanently shuttering, giving patients just 30 days’ notice, according to a June 18 report from CBS affiliate KXLF. The institute will close for good in July, leaving the 3,000 patients it serves without a provider. The institute, located inside Butte Hospital, has 10 providers on staff. It is […]
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UK, US physician well-being: How they stack up
Physicians in the U.S. and the U.K. have several similarities when it comes to prioritizing happiness, mental health, exercise and work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2025 “UK Wellness and Life Outside of Work Report” and “Physician Mental Health & Well-Being Report,” both published in 2025. Here are seven key comparisons between U.S. and U.K. physicians: […]
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Edgewood College debuts CRNA program
Madison, Wis.-based Edgewood College has launched a Doctor of Nursing Practice program, according to a June 18 report from Channel3000. The program, which will welcome its first students in August, will prepare future CRNAs to deliver comprehensive anesthesia services. The program was established to address an increased demand for anesthesia services in rural practice settings. […]
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Hartford HealthCare subsidiary files CON to operate Connecticut ASC
HHC Surgery Center Holdings, an affiliate of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare, has filed for a certificate of need to operate the Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, according to a June 18 report from Westfair Business Journal. The ASC is currently operated by the Surgical Center of Connecticut, affiliated with management organization Surgical Care Affiliates. The […]
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