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An underutilized tool to improve trauma care

Nearly 30 million Americans lack timely access to trauma centers, and teletrauma presents a promising approach to fill that gap — though it remains underutilized, according to the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

High-performing nursing homes, by state: US News

California has the most highly rated nursing homes in the U.S., followed by Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2025 Best Nursing Homes” ratings, published Nov. 12. 

Providence to close California urgent care center

Renton, Wash.-based Providence has shared plans to close one of its Santa Rosa, Calif., urgent care locations, effective Feb. 7.

VCU Health names CEO

Marlon Levy, MD, became CEO of Richmond, Va.-based  VCU Health System on Nov. 11 after serving as interim CEO since November 2022.

Red flags in ASC-hospital partnerships

Hospital and ASC partnerships have been on the rise in 2024, but these joint ventures are not always an ideal match for ASCs looking to grow while maintaining autonomy in competitive markets. 

California hospital nurses to strike: 4 things to know

Nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, Calif., plan to strike on Nov. 19.

SSM Health launches hospital at home

St. Louis-based SSM has launched a hospital-at-home program in Wisconsin.

AdventHealth names Kansas hospital CEO

Brendan Johnson has been appointed president and CEO of AdventHealth Ottawa (Kan.), effective Jan. 20.

ChristianaCare medical group appoints chief APP officer

ChristianaCare has appointed Jasmine Garces-King, DNP, as chief advanced practice officer of its medical group.

Physicians Surgery Center of Jackson sells majority stake

Physicians Surgery Center of Jackson, Tenn., has sold a majority of its shares to a nationally recognized ASC management firm.