Becker’s reported on about 30 physician practice and ASC closures in 2024. Here are some of the top reasons that facilities shut their doors in the last year:
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Dignity hospital names dual chief nursing, operating officer
Kara Estenson, DNP, MSN, RN, has joined San Francisco-based Dignity Health as chief nurse executive and COO of Woodland Memorial Hospital.
Michael Dowling: 6 priorities for health leaders in a new era of change and disruption
The change in leadership in Washington raises endless questions about its impact — on government, on society in general, and for healthcare policy and public health in particular.
9 states to cut income taxes in 2025
Beginning Jan. 1, nine states across the nation cut income taxes for residents, according to a Jan. 1 report from CBS News.
The 5 biggest GI stories of 2024
From new legislation to shuttered practices, these are the five most-read gastroenterology stories that Becker’s covered in 2024:
Norovirus, whooping cough cases hit decade high: 7 things to know
Cases of norovirus and whooping cough are rising across the U.S., prompting health officials to issue warnings as the country enters peak cold and flu season.
Nebraska law requires full coverage of colonoscopies
On Jan. 1, a new law went into effect in Nebraska, requiring insurance companies to cover every part of colorectal cancer screenings.
Did Emory's $150M for staff raises work?
When Joon Lee, MD, took over as CEO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare in July 2023, he identified the workforce as a major area for improvement. He wanted to reduce reliance on contract labor and improve employee turnover rates.
Oklahoma cardiologist pays $270,000 to settle false claims allegations
Oklahoma City-based Cardiovascular Specialists and physician Stewart Katz, MD, have paid $270,000 to settle false claims allegations.
OSF officially takes over Illinois hospital
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare officially assumed control over Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital on Jan. 1, making it the Catholic-based, non-profit health system’s 17th hospital acquisition.
