Hospitals and health systems are increasingly acquiring orthopedic groups as part of a broader strategy to enhance patient care, expand service offerings and strengthen their market positions.
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Bone cancer drug linked to cardiovascular risk, study suggests
Patients on dialysis who take denosumab face a 36% higher risk for major cardiovascular adverse events than patients who take oral bisphosphonates, according to a study published Jan. 6 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Advocate opens new ASC, cardiovascular center in Chicago suburb
Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care opened a new outpatient center in Hoffman Estates, Ill., the Daily Herald reported Jan. 6.
Fire breaks out at Louisiana medical office building
The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire at a Touro Hospital medical office building Jan. 6, according to a report from NBC affiliate WDSU.
Corewell's culture shift: Well-being as a system priority
Corewell Health, based in Grand Rapids and Southfield, Mich., has undergone a culture transformation within the past five years, according to Kristin Jacob, MD.
Community health centers expand patient care: 5 things to know
While 66% percent of visits to community health centers were for medical services, the next highest visit category was for mental health and substance use disorder services at 13%, according to a KFF Health News report.
Compensation, utilization keep rising for cardio APPs: 10 takeaways
Advanced practice provider compensation has continued to increase year over year, according to 2023 data reported by the American College of Cardiology’s consulting firm, MedAxiom.
CDC eyes letting NPs, PAs read some radiology images
The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is considering allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to read some images.
Connecticut ASC postpones surgeries after car damages building
Surgeries at an ASC in Waterbury, Conn., have been postponed following a car crashed into the building Jan. 5, according to a Jan. 6 report from the Republican American.
Maryland system taps CNO
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md., has named Heather Markell, MSN, RN, as chief nursing officer.
