Healthcare industry consolidation has mirrored trends in other sectors — promising efficiencies and stability but often delivering reduced competition, higher costs and limited access to care.
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What's new with physician unions?
Here are three recent updates on physician unions and unionization efforts since Oct. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
53% of US adults are eligible for Ozempic, Wegovy: Study
Researchers estimate that 136.8 million adults in the U.S. are eligible for semaglutide, the generic for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus.
Physician sues HaysMed over noncompete clause
A physician has sued Hays, Kan.-based HaysMed alleging that a noncompete clause in his employment contract unlawfully restricts him from practicing medicine in western Kansas, Hays Post reported Nov. 18.
California system pushes to dismiss lawsuit over alleged misuse of $1B
Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misused $1 billion in tax dollars intended to serve low-income patients, Fresnoland reported Nov. 15.
Washington hospital to pay $15K to address drug diversion
Mid-Valley Hospital and Clinic in Omak, Wash., has agreed to pay a $15,000 penalty for violations of the Controlled Substances Act and to implement changes to its pharmacy and controlled substances policies.
SIS acquires Surgical Notes
ASC software leader Surgical Information Systems has acquired ASC-focused, revenue cycle management, transcription and coding services provider Surgical Notes.
The debt burden of America's best universities
Forbes recently released its annual list of America’s top universities for 2024 to 2025, recognizing institutions based on factors including alumni salaries, student debt, graduation rates, American leaders award recipients, return on investment, reten…
Oklahoma hospital CEO to retire
Warren Kean Spellman, CEO of Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, Okla., will retire in March after a 45-year career.
Alabama hospital CEO, COO step down amid financial restructuring
Joe Riley, CEO of Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital & Clinic, and COO Michael James will step down Nov. 19 as part of the hospital’s financial restructuring.
