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Inspira's $240M plan to enhance capacity, efficiency

Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill (N.J.) is advancing a $240 million expansion to increase capacity and operational efficiency.

How a nursing school relocation to Duke's campus combats the nursing shortage

Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, a November 2024 Health Resources and Services Administration nurse workforce projection estimated that the shortages will be felt until 2037.

UW Health children's hospital expands intensive care capacity

UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., is expanding its intensive care services to meet growing regional demand for pediatric specialty care. 

3 million Americans live where even telehealth can't reach: 6 notes

Nearly 3 million Americans live in mostly rural counties that lack both healthcare and reliable high-speed internet, leaving them with worse outcomes and fewer options, KFF Health News reported March 10.

Patient-reported outcomes reduce hospital visits for cancer patients

“It’s really hard to be a patient with cancer. Patients suffer a lot at home and don’t reach out,” Ethan Basch, MD, said. “Helping to have better communication to address their needs is really meaningful.”

Gastroenterology of the Rockies to open Denver ASC

Gastroenterology of the Rockies has opened a new endoscopy center in Denver as part of a joint venture with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health. 

The payer behavior scaring anesthesia leaders

Anesthesia providers are increasingly sounding the alarm over payer policies that threaten fair compensation, patient access and the sustainability of their profession. 

ASC Quality Collaboration taps executive director

The ASC Quality Collaboration has named Nina Goins, RN, as its executive director. Ms. Goins will succeed current executive director Kathy Wilson, RN. 

Houston Methodist hospital names new chief nurse

Sarah Fleming, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. 

CommonSpirit's next 5-year plan to deepen virtual nursing

One of the biggest success stories from CommonSpirit’s most recent five-year plan is the virtually integrated care model.