A new study revealed that reports of drug-related supply chain issues are 40% less likely to result in shortages in Canada than in the U.S.
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3 notes for ASCs managing multigenerational physician teams
Many ASCs are run by multigenerational teams of physicians, with different needs and priorities based on the progress of their careers.
Jennie Stuart would get 'expedited' Epic switch with Deaconess merger, officials say
A switch to Epic is among the reasons that Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health officials cited for pursuing a merger with Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System, WHOP reported Oct. 30.
What's new with physician pay?
Here are four key updates to physician pay that leaders need to know:
Compass Surgical Partners, physicians, to open Texas ASC
Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners has linked with Lubbock, Texas-based physicians to develop an ASC in Lubbock, EverythingLubbock.com reported Oct. 31.
ASA no longer advises holding GLP-1 patients pre-op: 4 things to know
Most patients do not need to pause their GLP-1 medications prior to elective surgery, according to updated guidance from several medical societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, MedPage Today reported Oct. 30.
Steward completes sale of physician group: 5 things to know
Financially troubled Steward Health Care has finalized the sale of its physician group to Nashville, Tenn.-based primary care provider Rural Healthcare Group, part of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries.
California system promotes 2 leaders
Northern Inyo Healthcare District, a healthcare organization that operates a 25-bed critical access hospital in Bishop, Calif., has promoted two leaders to new roles.
Tenet receives $4.8B from 14 hospital sales
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, has sold 14 hospitals this year for more than $4.8 billion, according to an Oct. 29 third quarter earnings call.
Indiana physician loses license due to alleged violations
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has suspended an Indianapolis physician’s license after he was charged for 114 counts of violating laws regarding medical practice regulation and controlled substance prescription.
