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MaineHealth hospital to end labor and delivery services

Belfast-based MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has shared plans to restructure its obstetrics and end its labor and delivery services, effective April 1, 2025, according to a Nov. 7 news release shared with Becker’s. 

Hospital, ASC partnerships soar in 2024: 3 things to know

The increased range and complexity of services that ASCs offer has opened the door for a new era of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals, both of whom stand to benefit from partnerships. 

58 US hospitals honored for 'meritorious' surgical care

The American College of Surgeons has recognized 58 U.S. hospitals for achieving “meritorious” surgical care outcomes in 2023. 

Anesthesiologists, CRNAs sound alarm on provider shortages: What 5 organizations are saying

A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent. 

BayCare breaks ground on $110M hospital expansion: 6 notes

Bartow (Fla.) Regional Medical Center has started a $110 million expansion project as of Nov. 6.

Andrews Sports Medicine recommended for approval of Alabama ASC

The Homewood (Ala.) Planning Commission recommended approval of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center’s proposal to develop an ASC, according to a Nov. 6 report by Construction Review.

Washington Gastroenterology partners with virtual services provider

Tacoma-based Washington Gastroenterology has launched a collaboration with WovenX Health, a provider of specialty-focused virtual services and software solutions. 

Bridging the gap: how technology can help radiologists keep up with skyrocketing demand

Radiology is at a pivotal point. Workforce shortages in health care, including radiology, contribute to the increasing levels of burnout.

SightMD adds Dr. Marez Megalla

SightMD New Jersey added Marez Megalla, MD, to its medical staff. 

As hospitals slam site-neutral payments, ASCs find powerful allies

As many ASCs voice support for site-neutral payments, hospitals push back on legislator action advocating for such policies.