ASCs’ payer issues aren’t new, but many are now increasingly challenged by complex and restrictive payment policies set by insurers.
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Hospital M&A surges in Q3, up 79% from Q2: Report
The third quarter of 2024 saw a significant increase in hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions compared to the previous quarter as well as the third quarter of 2023, according to an Oct. 31 report published by Cain Brothers, a division of …
HCA taps regional vice president for cancer network
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has named Tom Cronin regional vice president for the system’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Network in its Far West Division.
89 hospitals with 5+ Magnet designations
Of the 613 hospitals with a Magnet designation, 14.5% have achieved the Magnet status at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Diabetes prevalence rises among US adults: CDC
The prevalence of adult diabetes cases, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to grow over the last two decades, according to the CDC.
5 former Ascension hospitals rebrand
The former Ascension St. Vincent’s has rebranded as UAB St. Vincent’s.
5 former Ascension hospitals rebrand
The former Ascension St. Vincent’s has rebranded as UAB St. Vincent’s.
HCA hospital in Texas names COO
Valerie Newman was named COO of St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital, effective Sept. 30, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
Trinity hospital closes behavioral health unit due to financial issues
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pa., closed its 21-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, effective Oct. 26.
FDA proposes pulling common decongestant from shelves
The FDA has proposed ending the use of phenylephrine, a common ingredient in decongestants, following an extensive review of its effectiveness.
