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5 long COVID study findings to know

Women and patients with multiple COVID-19 infections face an increased risk of developing long COVID, recent studies suggest. 

5 CFO job openings with HCA

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, the largest health system in the country, is seeking finance chiefs at five of its hospitals. 

Missouri hospital names permanent president

Scott Koelliker, RN, has been appointed president of Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville (Mo.) after serving in the role on an interim basis since October.

4 anesthesia bills taking shape in 2025

Both state and federal legislatures are tackling anesthesia-based bills in 2025. Here are four key pieces of legislation to know: 

The Stark law, kickback threats in ASC transactions 

ASCs must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to mitigate risks during ownership transactions, particularly for multispecialty ASCs. 

Arizona hospital taps COO

Jake Childs, PharmD, has been named COO of Yuma, Ariz.-based Onvida Health.

AMSURG acquires Texas ASC

AMSURG has acquired a majority ownership interest in Texarkana (Texas) Surgery Center. 

St. Jude creates new leadership role

Brenda Weigel, MD, has been named the inaugural vice president of clinical research industry engagement at Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

3 physicians suing their former employer

Here are cases of physicians suing their former employers since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s:

What's behind cardiovascular nurse burnout?

The drivers behind burnout in cardiovascular nursing require country- and systemwide interventions unique to the speciality, according to a statement published Dec. 18 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.