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A new era for Sisters of Charity Health System

Cleveland-based Sisters of Charity Health System has undergone significant changes over the last few years, shifting from running five hospitals across South Carolina and Ohio to now working solely to address social determinants of health.  

Georgia hospital taps CEO

Daniel Owens has been named CEO of Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Ga., effective Jan. 20.

Pennsylvania physicians protest hospital closure

Physicians are protesting the planned closure of Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center, according to a Dec. 17 report from WKBN.

Man gets 5 years in prison for Ascension hospital guard attack

A man who authorities say stabbed a security guard last year at Milwaukee-based Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital was sentenced to five years in prison Dec. 12 after pleading guilty to first-degree reckless injury, according to the Milwaukee Journ…

Penn State Health CFO to retire

Paula Tinch, CFO of Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health, has shared plans to retire at the end of January 2025.

Virginia surgery center pays $50K to settle age bias lawsuit

Fairfax, Va.-based Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which claimed the ASCillegally fired an employee because of her disability and age. 

Adena Health back in the black with 1.3% operating margin in Q3: 5 things to know

Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System posted an operating income of $3.3 million (1.7% margin) in the third quarter, reversing a $1.2 million operating loss (-0.6% margin) in the same period in 2023. 

Over half of US residents support Trump's 2nd term agenda

Around 54% of U.S. residents state that they are “comfortable and prepared to support” President-elect Donald Trump when he is inaugurated in January, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey.

A new HCAHPS survey for a new year

As the calendar turns to 2025, the biggest changes are coming to the HCAHPS survey since the advent of the national patient experience measurement system in 2006.

The anesthesia opportunity in front of ASC leaders in 2025

ASCs are likely to face continuing anesthesia problems into 2025, but there are potential models and solutions for physicians and centers.