Category: Channels

Mercy to acquire 10 urgent care facilities: 4 things to know

Mercy Health-Toledo (Ohio) will launch a network of urgent cares through the acquisition of 10 facilities, with new ownership effective April 1.

Massachusetts governor signs healthcare oversight bill into law: 5 things to know

On Jan. 8, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law that will increase scrutiny of healthcare transactions, according to a Jan. 10 report from The National Law Review.

Hospitals, health systems driving ASC growth

Hospitals and health systems have increased their participation in ASC development over the last decade, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”

CON laws reshape ASC markets

Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, continue to shape the development of ASCs differently in each state, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”

State-by-state breakdown of new hospitals in 2024

Hospital developments picked up steam in 2024, with significant investments in acute care facilities. From billion-dollar flagship projects to rural community hospitals, health systems are expanding to meet evolving patient needs. 

Advocates explore unique ways to raise colon cancer awareness

As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise nationwide, even among young patients, surgeons, celebrities and advocacy groups alike are going to new lengths to encourage people to get screened. 

Virginia medical office building sells for $9.2M

A medical office building in Chantilly, Va., has sold for $9.2 million, according to a Jan. 10 report from REBusiness Online.

Public health emergency declared over LA wildfires: 5 updates

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County a public health emergency.

5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Tampa

The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

UCHealth CFO to retire

Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth CFO Dan Rieber is retiring after serving as the health system’s CFO since 2018.