Category: Channels

Lawmakers approve independent VCU Health CEO role

Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that makes several changes relating to the board of directors and the CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health.

Anesthesiology residents applying to pain medicine fellowships drops 45%

Demand for anesthesiologists continues to rise. However, fellowship applications among anaesthesiology residents may be falling, according to a November study published in the January edition of Pain Practice.

Updates on Midwestern ASCs in 30 days

Here are six updates on ASCs in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 7:

Unions allege VA hospital elevator injured 12 staff in 2 years

In the last two years, 12 people have reported injuries from a malfunctioning elevator at Miami VA Medical Center, the Miami Herald reported Feb. 5.

Unions allege VA hospital elevator injured 12 staff in 2 years

In the last two years, 12 people have reported injuries from a malfunctioning elevator at Miami VA Medical Center, the Miami Herald reported Feb. 5.

HCA Florida hospital taps new CFO

Kamaria Smith-Frayer has been named CFO of Sun City Center, Fla.-based HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.

DOGE probes CMS for Medicare, Medicaid fraud: WSJ

Department of Government Efficiency representatives have been granted access to payment and contracting systems at CMS, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 5. 

Mississippi outpatient center moving forward despite conflict with county, local hospital

An outpatient medical complex is moving forward in South Mississippi without the support of county supervisors and nearby Singing River Health System, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Sun Herald.

Olmsted Medical Center to open Minnesota ASC

Rochester, Minn.-based Olmsted Medical Center will open its first ASC in the region, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Post Bulletin.

The ASC Quality Collaboration releases safety, quality assessment tool

The ASC Quality Collaboration has released a safety and quality assessment tool, according to a Feb. 3 report from Ambulatory Surgery Center News.