Chris Boukas, RN, has been appointed COO at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, N.Y.
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Louisiana system secures $240M turnaround; turnover hits 'historic lows,' CFO says
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, a 10-hospital system headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., reported $188 million in operating income (4.9% margin) in the fiscal year ending June 30, a $241 million improvement on the $53 million loss (-1…
West Virginia hospital CEO to retire amid WVU transition
As Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center plans to join Morgantown-based West Virginia University Health System, its leadership team will see a change at the helm.
ASCs surge in the Sun Belt
ASCs are experiencing a development boom in the Sun Belt, a region that spans the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. The trend is being driven by demographic shifts, increased healthcare spending and regulatory factors.
Oklahoma ASC aims to offset costs with solar panels
The Surgery Center of Enid (Okla.) has installed solar panels in a bid to reduce its energy costs, according to an Oct. 31 report from the Enid News & Eagle.
The risks in ASC real estate
Arjun Gangakhedkar, real estate and financial specialist for the recently formed ASC chain Ker Medical and principal at QHM Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss two major risks to ASC real estate development.
Northwell Health opens ophthalmology practice
Lake Success, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has opened the Northwell Health Eye Institute’s Wachenheim Center in Harrison, N.Y.
Pennsylvania physician offices fight to stay open amid Steward physician group sale
Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center is attempting to reach a deal with the financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care to avoid the closure of physician practices affiliated with Sharon Regional Medical Center, The Meadville Tribune reported Oct. …
10 numbers scaring gastroenterologists
Here are 10 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous right now:
5 highest-paid physician specialties according to 3 reports
Orthopedic surgery tops most lists of the highest paid physician specialties.
