Becker’s has reported on five hospital closures in April. For ASCs, this might result in an influx in patients who have lost access to services through providers at hospitals or outpatient departments. Here are the five hospital closures: 1. Orlando (Fla.) Health’s Rockledge Hospital, along with four associated hospital-based outpatient departments, officially shuttered on April […]
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Fujifilm has released two new gastroscopes — the EG-840T and the EG-840TP — as part of its next-generation 800 series, according to an April 30 news release. Both devices work with Fujifilm’s endoscopic imaging system, which uses LED multi-light technology to improve visibility during procedures. The EG-840T is designed to expand treatment capabilities while also […]
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Privately held anesthesia services firm Somnia has been ordered by a federal judge to pay $2.4 million in a class action lawsuit following a 2022 data breach, according to an April 30 report from the Westfair Business Journal. The breach, which occurred in summer 2022, affected more than 400,000 patients. Around 700 were affiliated with […]
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1. Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, told Becker’s that while cardiology’s shift to outpatient is inevitable, it still has a years-long trajectory. Here’s the timeline Mr. Chunn anticipates for cardiology’s outpatient evolution: 2. As more cardiology and cardiovascular procedures shift toward the ASC setting, there could be a swing in consolidation in […]
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Here are hospitals, health systems and physician practices that have announced layoffs in April, as reported by Becker’s: 1. CVS Health will lay off 55 employees who report to Aetna’s headquarters in Hartford, Conn., due to the closure of the payer’s CareFree insurance plan. The majority of the affected employees work remotely outside of Connecticut. […]
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Alpharetta, Ga.-based Premier Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with four facilities in Gallipolis, Ohio-based Holzer Health System. According to an April 30 news release, the partnership extends to Holzer Gallipolis, Holzer Gallipolis Surgery Center, Holzer Jackson (Ohio) and Holzer Athens (Ohio) Surgery Center. Certified registered nurse anesthetists currently on the Holzer anesthesia team will […]
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Nags Head, N.C.-based Outer Banks Health is opening a cardiology practice in May. With Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular, which is located in OBH’s medical office building, set to close, patients will be able to transition to the OBH practice, according to an April 28 news release. Lindsey White, MD, of ECC is retiring, but will continue […]
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Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum Rx, has been named CEO of Optum, the healthcare services arm of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, effective May 6. Here are five things to know: 1. Dr. Conway has held multiple leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group since 2020. Most recently, he has served […]
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Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, is planning to invest at least $250 million annually in mergers and acquisitions in the ambulatory space, executives shared during the company’s April 29 earnings call. Here are seven notes to know on Tenet’s USPI strategy: 1. “The pipeline looks good,” […]
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National Nurses United has issued a statement reaffirming its support for the Medicare for All Act. The bill was reintroduced in Congress on April 29 by Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell, according to the April 29 press release. The union wrote that the legislation comes at a vital […]
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