Charles “Chuck” Morris, MD, is transitioning from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston to Portland-based MaineHealth, where he will serve as regional chief medical officer.
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5 highest-paid cardiologists in Tampa
The highest-paid cardiologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $892,600, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Piedmont Atlanta taps new chief medical officer
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital has appointed Jyoti Sharma, MD, as its new chief medical officer.
Medical Mutual to reduce CRNA reimbursement; AANA calls move 'dangerous'
Ohio-based health insurance provider Medical Mutual plans to reduce certified registered nurse anesthetist reimbursements to 85% beginning Jan. 24.
4 new ASCs, MOBs in California
Here are four new ASCs and medical office buildings opening or receiving approval in California, as reported by Becker’s since Dec. 3:
Critical access hospitals face uphill battle: 6 things to know
A Dec. 20 study published in JAMA from researchers at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University and Providence, R.I.-based Brown University has shed light on financial disparities between critical access hospitals and larger acute care hospitals.
The 6 best endoscopy centers of 2024: Leapfrog
The Leapfrog Group has named the top 31 ASCs for 2024, including six endoscopy centers.
Fitch downgrades California system after 'significant' operating loss
Fitch downgraded Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health’s issuer default rating from “BB+” to “B” after the system reported a “significant” operating loss in fiscal 2024.
AdventHealth's plans for new Florida hospital move forward
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth’s land use application has been approved by the city of Lakeland, Fla., for a proposed full-service hospital.
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates faces cyberattack
Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates has faced a cyberattack impacting more than 366,000 patients, according to a Dec. 20 report from The HIPAA Journal.
