Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health has turned the recent national IV fluid shortage into an opportunity to reduce its reliance on these products, cutting usage by about half of preshortage levels, according to an Jan. 31 ASHP report.
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What's stalling ASC growth?
ASCs have become a cornerstone in the healthcare landscape — offering patients a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional hospital settings for various surgical procedures — but barriers remain.
NY man arrested for buying fake physicians orders for medically unnecessary equipment
A New York man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme in which he purchased physician orders for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and submitted claims to Medicare.
These ASC leaders would like a word
There are a number of highly publicized issues in the ASC industry, from declining physician reimbursement to the presence of major consolidators and inflation.
Unauthorized party acquires patient data from Colorado hospital
An unauthorized third party has acquired files from Delta County Memorial Hospital District in Delta, Colo.
RFK Jr. clears first HHS nomination hurdle
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines on Feb. 4 to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS secretary nomination. His nomination now goes to the full Senate floor, where he needs 51 votes for a confirmation.
Hospital margins soar but finances not in a 'fully sustainable position'
Hospital operating margins hit a 12-month high of 7.6% in December, according to data from Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” but challenges continue to loom.
Top 15 pharmacy schools by NAPLEX pass rates
In 2024, an average of 74.1% pharmacy school graduates passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, according to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
Travel nurse pay, by state
Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in January was $2,294.14, up 0.01% from December and down 3.57% from January 2024, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
30 health systems urge hospital-at-home extension
Thirty health systems have signed on to a letter to Congressional leaders urging they pass a five-year extension for the hospital-at-home program.
