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Good news, bad news for physicians heading into 2025

From pay cuts to workforce evolutions, 2024 was a tumultuous year for physicians. 

5 cardiology breakthroughs in 2024

Here are five major developments and breakthroughs in cardiology research and technology in 2024:

Providence CEO's 3 predictions for 2025

Renton, Wash.-based Providence is nearing a leadership transition as President and CEO Rod Hochman, MD, plans to retire at the end of the year and COO Erik Wexler takes the helm. As he transitions to CEO emeritus, Dr. Hochman made three healthcare pred…

Transformation takes 'courage' — How AI is elevating the human experience at Providence & UI Health Care

As part of Becker’s 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable in November, healthcare leaders from around the nation gathered for a summit focused on the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare operations. The importance of the human experience in …

3 ASCs opening in the Midwest in 10 days

Here are three new ASCs that have opened or are planning openings in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Dec. 2:

Walgreens considers selling to PE firm: 5 things to know 

Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly considering selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners and becoming private,  The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 10. 

Florida hospital taps associate CNO

West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Fla., has selected Emily DeJonge, MSN, RN, to serve as associate chief nursing officer, according to a Dec. 11 news release sent to Becker’s. 

Demystifying GI reimbursement challenges

Gastroenterology billing is inherently complex and demands a strategic approach, especially as many industry leaders report that gastroenterology is disproportionately impacted by pay cuts and restrictive payer practices.

Anesthesiologists per capita in the worst states for healthcare

There are 10.76 anesthesiologists for every 100,000 residents in West Virginia, the worst-ranked state for healthcare.

10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements

From a group suing to halt a proposed hospital acquisition to a New York hospital accusing the state of depriving it of more than $1 billion in aid, here are 10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements and legal developments that Becker’s has reported sin…