Category: News and Analysis

Why Ochsner Medical Center has been No. 1 hospital in Louisiana for 12 years

Ochsner Medical Center, based in New Orleans, was ranked as the Best Hospital in Louisiana in 2023-24 by U.S. News & World Report for the 12th year in a row.

10 states struggling most with primary care provider shortage

Fifty-two percent of Americans fear the staffing shortage will prohibit them from receiving medical care, and this became a reality for almost 3 out of 4 patients who faced delays or barriers to care at the start of 2023.

5 chief nursing officers who became CEOs, COOs in 2023

Several nurse executives at hospitals nationwide have been promoted from one C-suite title to another since the start of 2023. 

Medical waste company sues Sanford Health over human torso found in plastic container

A medical waste company has filed a lawsuit against Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health, alleging the system planted a human torso at the facility. 

Former Cigna executive barred from taking CVS role: What ASCs need to know

Former Cigna executive Amy Bricker has been barred by a federal judge from working for CVS Health while a lawsuit over her noncompete clause moves forward. 

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical partner to expand ASCs

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health and Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners are partnering to grow outpatient surgical care, the companies said May 18.

Lowest-paying metropolitan areas for physicians

Baltimore is the metropolitan area in which physicians are paid the least, according to Physicians Thrive’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.”

How many hours a week do physicians in each specialty work?

Physicians work an average of 50 hours a week, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2023.”

3 trends driving the push toward value-based care

Ready or not, value-based care is coming to a healthcare facility near you.

3 major healthcare deals shaping the industry

Here are three big healthcare deals that Becker’s has reported on since March 29 that industry leaders should know: