Here are five cardiologist making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker’s:
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Hospital facility fees double those of ASCs: Study
Hospital facility fees are more than double those of ASCs for common outpatient procedures, according to a Nov. 5 study published by the American Journal of Managed Care.
Former Steward hospital misses payroll for some workers
Some employees at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston say they did not receive the correct amount on their Nov. 1 paychecks, or receive them at all, ABC13 reported Nov. 4.
Barriers surround mpox vaccine access: 5 things to know
As mpox cases rise globally, many Americans at high risk of contracting the virus are struggling to access the Jynneos vaccine due to its high cost and gaps in insurance coverage, The New York Times reported Nov. 4.
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U of Maryland hospital CEO to retire after 15 years
Noel Cervino, president and CEO of University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, will retire later this year.
McKesson to pay $448K to settle discriminatory hiring allegations: 4 things to know
The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has reached a settlement with McKesson Medical-Surgical to resolve allegations of systemic hiring discrimination at its Grapevine, Texas, facility.
Nurses, management clash over staffing committee election
Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center hospital’s unionized nurses and management are facing off in an internal staffing committee election, according to the Times Union.
Parkland Health's plan to take employee wellness beyond a 'buzzword'
As a safety-net health system, Dallas-based Parkland Health provides care to community members who are typically underserved and at high risk.
USPI bets big on high-acuity procedures
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, is emphasizing high-acuity procedures to fuel its expansion.
Physicians' pay problem intensifies
Concerns among physicians about the future of healthcare have intensified following CMS finalizing a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1.
