A nurse in Des Moines, Iowa, will face no restrictions on her license but must pay $150,000 after being accused of engaging in a fraud scheme, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Feb. 10.
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Fastest-growing ASC procedures
Gastrointestinal and spinal procedures are among the fastest-growing services at ASCs, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.
Lurie Children's names transplant surgery leader
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has named Juan Caicedo, MD, division head of transplant and advanced hepatobiliary surgery, and surgical director for the Siragusa Transplantation Center.
Inside Tufts' record-breaking heart transplant program
In 2024, Boston-based Tufts Medical Center performed 70 adult heart transplants, breaking its 2023 record by nine and setting the New England region record for the second year in a row.
'It's a fine balance': CFOs struggle to manage GLP-1 access and costs
The skyrocketing demand for GLP-1 drugs, initially developed for diabetes but now widely used for weight loss, is putting increasing financial strain on health plans and providers.
NeighborHealth taps chief pharmacy officer
Sebastian Hamilton, PharmD, has been named vice president and chief pharmacy officer of Boston, Mass-based NeighborHealth.
ASCs' new 'gold standard'
From outpatient migration to new technology, five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the new “gold standard” for ASC care.
3 physician practice closures in 1 day
Becker’s has reported on the closure of three physician practices and clinics in one day:
10 chief security officers to know
Becker’s has compiled a list of 10 leaders charged with upholding the security infrastructure for their health systems.
Top AI-powered RCM platforms
With the rise of AI in revenue cycle management at health systems, Black Book Research surveyed leaders on the top vendors in the space.
