The University of Akron (Ohio) has launched an “early assurance” pathway for students interested in nurse anesthesia careers, according to a Feb. 10 report from Cleveland.com.
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Northwestern Medicine, Peloton team up for heart health
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine has partnered with fitness company Peloton to launch a new heart health-focused workout class.
New Jersey medical office building sells for $22M
A Fair Lawn, N.J.-based medical office building has sold for $22 million, according to a Feb. 10 report from NJBiz.
Parkview Health names market president
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health has named Julie McCormick, RN, BSN, president of its northeast market.
Rising minimum wage & more labor cost changes affecting ASCs
More than 20 states increased their minimum wage on Jan. 1, increasing wages for more than nine million workers by a total of nearly $6 billion, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Mass General Brigham to layoff hundreds
Boston-based Mass General Brigham plans to layoff hundreds of employees in March, according to a Feb. 10 report from ABC affiliate WCVB.
Texas children's system plans 10-year expansion
Fort Worth, Texas-based Cook Children’s Health Care System has shared plans to enhance its Cook Children’s Medical Center, also in Fort Worth, with a 10-year expansion project.
50 top heart hospitals, per Premier
Healthcare improvement company Premier has published its list of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S.
Iowa nurse to pay $150K but keep license following fraud allegations
A nurse in Des Moines, Iowa, will face no restrictions on her license but must pay $150,000 after being accused of engaging in a fraud scheme, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Feb. 10.
Fastest-growing ASC procedures
Gastrointestinal and spinal procedures are among the fastest-growing services at ASCs, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.
