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City of Hope Orange County taps COO

Annette Morgan has been named COO of City of Hope Orange County (Calif.).

'Now is the time to strengthen access to care, not put it at risk': Hospitals fight budget plan threatening Medicaid

As the House prepares to vote on a budget resolution that could lead to sweeping Medicaid cuts, hospital leaders across the country are urging lawmakers to reconsider. The Republican-backed proposal calls for at least $880 billion in spending reduction…

'Now is the time to strengthen access to care, not put it at risk': Hospitals fight budget plan threatening Medicaid

As the House prepares to vote on a budget resolution that could lead to sweeping Medicaid cuts, hospital leaders across the country are urging lawmakers to reconsider. The Republican-backed proposal calls for at least $880 billion in spending reduction…

New Jersey boosts participation in nurse councils with small change

Hospital committees and councils are essential for driving improvements in patient care, but ensuring front-line nurses have a voice in these discussions can be difficult amid the demands of bedside care. Without structured time to participate, engagem…

New Jersey boosts participation in nurse councils with small change

Hospital committees and councils are essential for driving improvements in patient care, but ensuring front-line nurses have a voice in these discussions can be difficult amid the demands of bedside care. Without structured time to participate, engagem…

Workforce pressures straining ASCs  — here's how they can tackle them

Staffing shortages are straining ASCs, particularly among nursing and anesthesia roles. 

Several 'scope creep' bills hit Florida legislature

Florida legislatures are set to begin their 60-day session on March 4, in which they will consider several pieces of “scope of practice” related legislation. 

Appeals court upholds fraud conviction of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld the fraud convictions, prison sentences and $452 million restitution order against Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the now-defunct blood testing startup Theranos, and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, the c…

USPI's cautious cardiology strategy: 5 things to know

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International is taking a measured approach to the outpatient migration of cardiology procedures, executives said during a Feb. 12 earnings call.

AdventHealth Lake Wales adds 1st cardiologist 

AdventHealth Lake Wales (Fla.) has expanded its staff by adding Saiyed Mohib, MD.