Claire Wallace

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Total CRNAs by state

Texas is the state with the most CRNAs in the nation, according to May 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here are the number of nurse anesthetists by state.  Editor’s note: Data for Colorado is unavailable.  Alabama: 1,410 Alaska: 30 Arizona: 8 or less Arkansas: 320 California: 2,270 Connecticut: […]

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States with the most, least RNs

California is the state with the most registered nurses in the nation, while Wyoming has the least, according to May 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here are the number of RNs by state, ranked from most to least:  Editor’s note: Data for Colorado is unavailable. 

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Energy company cuts off power to Ohio medical office building network after 1 year of unpaid bills

American Electric Power Ohio shut off power at Martins Ferry-based East Ohio Regional Hospital and its medical office buildings after the system did not pay its bills for more than one year, according to an April 3 report from The Times Leader. The electric company originally cut the power April 1, but it was turned […]

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RN pay by state

California is the highest-paying state for registered nurses, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2.  Here is what registered nurses earn annually by state:  Alabama: $74,970 Alaska: $112,040 Arizona: $95,230 Arkansas: $77,720 California: $148,330 Colorado: N/A Connecticut: $103,670 Delaware: $95,450 Florida: $88,200 Georgia: $91,960 Hawaii: $123,720 Idaho: $89,770 […]

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McKesson completes ophthalmology acquisition

McKesson has completed an $850 million acquisition of general ophthalmology and retina management services company PRISM Vision Holdings.  Through the acquisition, McKesson will own 80% of PRISM, according to an April 2 news release. PRISM will retain the other 20%.  McKesson will now be able to develop its first retinal and ophthalmology platform, expanding its […]

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Hazleton Anesthesia Services faces data breach

Hazleton (Pa.) Anesthesia Services has faced a data breach, according to an April 1 report from the Standard Speaker. Hazelton’s management company detected unusual activity within staff emails on Nov. 21, 2024. By March 10 it had determined that a breach had occurred.  Following an investigation by a third party, it was determined that an […]

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American Gastroenterological Association establishes celiac partnership

The American Gastroenterological Association has partnered with nonprofit Beyond Celiac to establish a research grant.  The $40,000 grant will create the AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease, according to an April 1 press release sent to Becker’s.  It will be funded by Beyond Celiac to support scientists researching celiac and gluten-related disorders.  The […]

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Steindler Orthopedics, Physicians’ Anesthesia Care of Iowa City partner at new ASC

Iowa City, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedics has partnered with Physicians’ Anesthesia Care of Iowa City at its new ASC, according to a March 31 report from the Corridor Business Journal.  The anesthesia group will provide services at the newly opened facility in North Liberty, Iowa.  The partnership will be a continuation of an existing relationship between […]

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American College of Cardiology names president

Christopher Kramer, MD, has been named president of the American College of Cardiology.  Having assumed the role at the end of March, he now leads the cardiovascular organization, which currently has nearly 60,000 members, according to a March 31 press release.  Dr. Kramer serves as chief of the cardiovascular division at Charlottesville-based University of Virginia […]

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Judge dismisses complaint brought by 4 ASCs against union

A New York federal judge has dismissed a complaint filed by four ASCs against 1199 Service Employees International Union National Benefit Fund. The ASCs were Manalapan Surgery Center, New Horizon Surgical Center, Surgicore of Jersey City and Surgicore Surgical Center, according to a March 31 release published on JDSupra by law firm ArentFox Schiff.  The […]

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