Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, began their second strike Feb. 5 at University Medical Center in New Orleans, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
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Florida physician group shuttering services, restructuring amid closure rumors
Tallahassee (Fla.) Primary Care Associates (TPCA) is undergoing restructuring following multiple physician departures and speculation about potential closure, Tallahassee Democrat reported Feb. 6.
Trinity Health taps president of 3 New England hospitals
Robert Roose, MD, has been named president of community hospitals for Hartford, Conn.-based Trinity Health of New England, overseeing three acute care hospitals.
Woman reaches tentative settlement in ASC lawsuit
A woman who sued an orthopedic ASC claiming its practices “prioritized profit over care” and retaliation reached a tentative settlement, My News LA reported Feb. 6.
Arizona sues drug firm, alleging scheme to skip Medicaid rebates
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing British drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline over allegations that the company used misleading business practices that put consumers in danger.
$434M DC hospital sets opening date
Washington, D.C.-based Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a new $434.4 million hospital, has wrapped construction and will begin seeing patients April 15, Washington Business Journal reported Feb. 6.
Zimmer Biomet looks to grow ASC market with newest buy
At the end of January, Zimmer Biomet acquired Paragon 28, a medical device company focused exclusively on foot-and-ankle orthopedics.
3 health system leaders share key capacity lessons
With health systems stretched by rising patient volumes and operational challenges, health system leaders are rethinking capacity strategies.
Private practice or employment? 20 experts weigh in
For young physicians, deciding between employment and private practice can be stressful.
3 surgeon leaders to know
Here are three surgeons pioneering new procedures or taking on leadership roles:
