Minimally invasive surgery, particularly in spine and orthopedic procedures, continue to be a significant driver of growth for ASCs.
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A 24% reduction in pharmacy spend since 2021: MultiCare's story
Between 2021 and 2024, Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System reduced its pharmacy spend by 24% — despite rising costs for hospital pharmaceuticals.
Physician groups raise alarm on federal health data, guidance scrub
U.S. organizations representing more than 600,000 physicians urged Congress to restore federal health data and guidance that have been swept from the CDC and NIH websites.
The $79 technology that helps Phoenix Children's prevent suicide
Amazon’s Alexa devices are household assistants in millions of homes. At Phoenix Children’s, the devices have helped the system treat thousands of patients identified at risk of suicide.
Healthcare leaders must look beyond their own borders, Cedars-Sinai exec says
Heitham Hassoun, MD, began his career as a vascular surgeon, excelling in academic medicine and earning numerous accolades. Yet, despite his success, he felt an undeniable pull toward international medicine — a shift many considered risky.
Illinois hospital CEO stepping down
Beth King is stepping down as CEO of JCH HealthCare, which manages the 67-bed Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Ill., according to a health system news release shared with Becker’s.
High-acuity procedures on the move: 10 things to know
The continued migration of higher-acuity procedures from HOPDs to ASCs accelerated throughout 2024, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.
The staff needs hospitals didn't expect
Amid systems ramping up their retention strategies has come an increased focus on improving the work environment. In some cases, this means tweaking the small things.
A growing battleground for health systems
As healthcare continues to shift outpatient, hospitals and health systems are increasingly acquiring urgent care centers to strengthen their market positions and meet rising demand for convenient, cost-effective care.
Fraudulent clinic owner sentenced to 25 years
A former clinic owner has been sentenced eight and one-third to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical tests.
