Category: Channels

3 groups of physicians suing the federal government

Here are three instances of physicians or groups of physicians suing their former employers or the federal government, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 4.

Loyola University Medical Center taps chief nurse

Teresa Rasmussen, DNP, RN, has been named chief nursing officer and vice president at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. 

Top 25 pediatric health systems for human connection

Boston Children’s topped the list of the most humanizing pediatric health system brands, according to a Feb. 18 report from Monigle.

Houston Healthcare could close without Emory merger: Report

A consultant report filed with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s office by Warner Robbins, Ga.-based Houston Healthcare revealed that the system could close in one to two years without proper support, WMAZ reported Feb. 14.

Bon Secours hospital taps chief medical officer

Greenville, S.C.-based Bon Secours St. Francis named Michael Kelley, MD, chief medical officer of the system’s Greenville market, effective Feb. 24.

Mississippi considers bill to expand APRN scope of practice

The Mississippi House has passed a bill that will allow advanced practice nurses to treat patients outside of a collaboration agreement with a physician after accruing 8,000 hours of experience, the Magnolia Tribune reported Feb. 18.

The hurdles arising from the CRC screening boom 

Colorectal cancer screenings are booming, a trend driven largely by revised guidelines recommending screenings begin at age 45, as well as the lingering backlog of elective endoscopy cases from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gastroenterologists vs. red tape

From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.

Gastroenterologists vs. red tape

From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.

Pennsylvania man pleads no contest to posing as physician

A man from Slatington, Pa., has pleaded no contest to posing as a medical professional to give care to patients and file reimbursements through Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance programs.