Madison-based Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health have entered into a joint venture that merges their congenital heart disease programs, according to a Dec. 12 report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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HCA's massive workforce in 5 numbers
Here are five key stats to know about Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s workforce:
What 5 leaders are saying about 'groundbreaking' outpatient orthopedic migration
ASC leaders and companies are keeping a sharp eye on the continued migration of high-acuity orthopedic procedures to the outpatient setting.
Where Stark law violations occurred in 2024
Here are 11 Stark law violations Becker’s has reported on in 2024 and where they occurred:
Eye Health America adds 26th practice
Eyecare practice management provider Eye Health America has added its 26th practice, Clinton, S.C.-based Family Eye Care Center.
Breast cancer surgery not always necessary, new research suggests
A pair of studies suggest some patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to safely avoid certain surgeries, adding to ongoing conversations about how aggressively to treat low-risk cancers.
UnitedHealth Group CEO: 'We understand people's frustrations'
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty expressed sympathy with the public’s frustrations over the state of the healthcare system in a Dec. 13 op-ed published in The New York Times.
Women more likely to be interim leaders
Women appointed as CEOs in 2024 have been more likely to serve on an interim basis than their male counterparts, according to a Nov. 26 report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Mammography services suspended at Missouri hospital
Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System has temporarily suspended mammography services at the Wes & Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion, located inside Freeman Women’s Center, also in Joplin.
Inside an Illinois system's AI-powered playbook for leadership, culture
Len Carter, chief human resources officer at Freeport, Ill.-based FHN, has been with the regional health system since 1992. He told Becker’s that throughout his tenure, one thing has remained constant: the organization’s focus on retention.
