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'Either we pay or we close a room': Anesthesia challenges hit small ASCs harder

Declining reimbursements and a growing anesthesia provider shortage are putting significant strain on ASCs, especially those smaller in size that lack the resources to compete for providers.

No more computers in patient rooms? CIOs' top digital priorities in '25

Virtual and connected care, cybersecurity and generative AI were among the top digital transformation trends for 2025 identified by health system CIOs globally in a recent Deloitte survey.

California bill aims to stop AI from posing as health professionals

California Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, introduced legislation Feb. 10 aimed at curbing the misuse of AI in healthcare.

Mayo Clinic's empathetic innovation strategy

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic added 2,500 team members systemwide last year and has big growth plans ahead.

RWJBarnabas Health appoints new data chief

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has named Roshan Hussain its new chief data and analytics officer.

Tenet hospital in Texas names new CEO

David Byrd was appointed CEO of The Hospitals of Providence-Sierra Campus in El Paso, Texas, according to a Feb. 11 hospital Facebook post.

Tenet has 'outstanding' 2024 with $6B operating income, 28.9% margin

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare reported an operating income of $6 billion (28.8% margin) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, up from $2.5 billion (12.2% margin) in 2023, according to its financial report released Feb. 12.

CVS Health posts $4.6B profit in 2024

CVS Health recorded $1.6 billion in profit in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 21% decline year over year driven by increased pressures at Aetna, according to its year-end earnings report posted Feb. 12.

'You can only sustain this for so long': Payer challenges plague small ASCs

Kristi Manutai, RN, regional administrator for Redding, Calif.-based North State Surgery Centers, joined Becker’s to discuss how payer issues are creating significant financial and operational challenges for smaller ASCs.

'You can only sustain this for so long': Payer challenges plague small ASCs

Kristi Manutai, RN, regional administrator for Redding, Calif.-based North State Surgery Centers, joined Becker’s to discuss how payer issues are creating significant financial and operational challenges for smaller ASCs.