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Andrews Sports Medicine recommended for approval of Alabama ASC

The Homewood (Ala.) Planning Commission recommended approval of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center’s proposal to develop an ASC, according to a Nov. 6 report by Construction Review.

Washington Gastroenterology partners with virtual services provider

Tacoma-based Washington Gastroenterology has launched a collaboration with WovenX Health, a provider of specialty-focused virtual services and software solutions. 

Bridging the gap: how technology can help radiologists keep up with skyrocketing demand

Radiology is at a pivotal point. Workforce shortages in health care, including radiology, contribute to the increasing levels of burnout.

SightMD adds Dr. Marez Megalla

SightMD New Jersey added Marez Megalla, MD, to its medical staff. 

As hospitals slam site-neutral payments, ASCs find powerful allies

As many ASCs voice support for site-neutral payments, hospitals push back on legislator action advocating for such policies.

ASCs 'treading the water' amid new payer challenges

ASCs’ payer issues aren’t new, but many are now  increasingly challenged by complex and restrictive payment policies set by insurers. 

Hospital M&A surges in Q3, up 79% from Q2: Report

The third quarter of 2024 saw a significant increase in hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions compared to the previous quarter as well as the third quarter of 2023, according to an Oct. 31 report published by Cain Brothers, a division of …

HCA taps regional vice president for cancer network

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has named Tom Cronin regional vice president for the system’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Network in its Far West Division. 

89 hospitals with 5+ Magnet designations

Of the 613 hospitals with a Magnet designation, 14.5% have achieved the Magnet status at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Diabetes prevalence rises among US adults: CDC

The prevalence of adult diabetes cases, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to grow over the last two decades, according to the CDC.