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Nurses, management clash over staffing committee election

Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center hospital’s unionized nurses and management are facing off in an internal staffing committee election, according to the Times Union.

Parkland Health's plan to take employee wellness beyond a 'buzzword'

As a safety-net health system, Dallas-based Parkland Health provides care to community members who are typically underserved and at high risk.

USPI bets big on high-acuity procedures

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, is emphasizing high-acuity procedures to fuel its expansion.

Physicians' pay problem intensifies

Concerns among physicians about the future of healthcare have intensified following CMS finalizing a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1. 

The search for anesthesiologists escalates: 10 things to know

There has been a 46% surge in anesthesiologist job searches between August 2020 and August 2024, according to a new study from medical technology company Rivanna Health. 

Physician lawsuit could heat up Novant, Atrium rivalry: 8 things to know

An ophthalmologist’s lawsuit against North Carolina’s Health Department could spur market competition between Winston-Salem-based Novant Health and Charlotte-based Atrium Health, The Herald reported Nov. 4.

Texas hospital names new chief nursing officer

Methodist Hospital Northeast in San Antonio, Texas, has appointed Angela Saif, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer. 

Why 4 health systems are collaborating on digital innovation

A new innovation consortium featuring four major health systems plans to focus on the digital side of healthcare.

6 hospitals shuttering service in 1 month 

Becker’s has reported on six hospitals shuttering services since Oct. 1. 

Optum vs. Tenet vs. HCA: How ASC strategies are shifting

Optum, Tenet and HCA Healthcare are huge players in the ASC industry with different strategies for growth.