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or 'Collaborative' or 'competitive': ASC and hospitals' wary relationship

As healthcare consolidation accelerates, ASCs and hospitals are increasingly finding ways to work together, forming partnerships and joint ventures to drive mutual growth. 

WVU Medicine opens bariatric surgery clinic

The WVU Medicine Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery clinic has opened at the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va.,  The Journal reported Jan. 30. 

Ohio physician practice abruptly closes 

North Canton (Ohio) Podiatry has abruptly shuttered, The Canton Repository reported Jan. 18. 

1 system's 'no wrong door' strategy for behavioral health

Like many systems, Omaha-based Children’s Nebraska is preparing to open a new behavioral health facility. Unlike many systems, it is creating a system of care called the “no wrong door approach.”

12 HCA leadership moves in 10 days

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has made 12 leadership appointments across its hospitals in the last 10 days. 

Orlando Health hospital names COO, CFO

Orlando Health–Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Fla., is adding to its leadership team.

$335M Indiana hospital plan moves forward

Indianapolis-based Community Health Network is moving plans forward for its $335 million hospital in Westfield, Ind.

The forces that may slow hospital AI growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare. From clinical decision-making to administrative efficiencies, AI and generative AI have made drastic improvements in care delivery and hospital operations. Forecasters reported hospitals incorporating…

Hospitals halt gender care for minors following executive order

Some hospitals in the U.S. have paused gender-affirming care for minors after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict federal funding and support for such care.

ProMedica, Nationwide Children's 'forced' to end partnership after Mercy Health lawsuit

Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus have terminated their Toledo for Kids affiliation agreement, effective immediately.