As both the ASC industry and the physician workforce overall become increasingly consolidated, some companies are pioneering alternative business models that offer financial and operational support while maintaining their independent practice.
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Massachusetts hospital taps chief nurse
Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Mass., has named Carole Billington, MSN, RN, president and chief nursing officer, according to a Feb. 19 news release sent to Becker’s.
CHS seeing payer denials stabilize, but execs remain 'vigilant'
After noting increasingly aggressive payer behavior during its October earnings call, officials for Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems said Feb. 19 they are seeing some signs of progress.
Former American Hospital Association chair dies
David Reed, a longtime healthcare executive and former chairman of the American Hospital Association, died Jan. 16 at his home in Palm Desert, Calif., according to his obituary. He was 91.
Texas ASC approved after 10 years
An ASC in Southlake, Texas, has been approved by city council 10 years after initial plans were announced, according to a Feb. 19 report from Community Impact.
Texas ASC approved after 10 years
An ASC in Southlake, Texas, has been approved by city council 10 years after initial plans were announced, according to a Feb. 19 report from Community Impact.
5 highest-paid cardiologists in Salt Lake City
The highest-paid cardiologist in Salt Lake City earns $954,900, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5 highest-paid cardiologists in Salt Lake City
The highest-paid cardiologist in Salt Lake City earns $954,900, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sutter Health invests $1B in regional expansion: 7 things to know
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has unveiled plans for a $1 billion expansion aimed at enhancing care access in the East Bay region.
SEP-1 does not affect mortality, study suggests
There is limited evidence that CMS’ sepsis care rule improves patient mortality, according to a study published Feb. 18 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
