Category: Channels

5 market trends shaping physician consolidation

Physician groups are continuing to consolidate, facing increasing pressure to access economies of scale.  

Are ASCs the key to saving hospital finances?

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly looking to ASCs for growth — forming partnerships and joint ventures for ASC development as procedures continue to migrate to outpatient settings. 

GHX awards 15 providers, suppliers for advancing healthcare

On May 15, Global Healthcare Exchange honored 15 healthcare providers and supplies for their “exceptional commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting patients.”

GHX awards 15 providers, suppliers for advancing healthcare

On May 15, Global Healthcare Exchange honored 15 healthcare providers and supplies for their “exceptional commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting patients.”

3 state bills to expand APRN practice scope die in committee 

Three bills in the Mississippi legislature that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to practice without physician supervision have been killed, according to a May 16 report from the American Medical Association. 

Medical device instructions need a rewrite, APIC says

Instructions for medical devices are unnecessarily complex, and the federal process for these labels needs an overhaul, according to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. 

Medical device instructions need a rewrite, APIC says

Instructions for medical devices are unnecessarily complex, and the federal process for these labels needs an overhaul, according to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. 

Employee accused of embezzling $100K+ from Pennsylvania eye practice

Erie, Pa.-based Family Eye Care’s former business manager has been accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the practice, according to a May 16 report from the Erie Times-News.

Piedmont reopens Georgia hospital campus

Atlanta-based Piedmont reopened its Piedmont Augusta (Ga.) Summerville Campus May 15 after it closed the hospital’s emergency department and converted to an outpatient campus more than one year ago.

Piedmont reopens Georgia hospital campus

Atlanta-based Piedmont reopened its Piedmont Augusta (Ga.) Summerville Campus May 15 after it closed the hospital’s emergency department and converted to an outpatient campus more than one year ago.