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Bankruptcy judge presses Pennsylvania hospital owners to 'pull a rabbit out of the hat'

The future of Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health remains unclear as talks between Prospect Medical Holdings and the Pennsylvania attorney general over transferring Crozer to a nonprofit group recently hit a wall, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The 'true north' for a Methodist Texas hospital as it nears day 1

When the $237 million Methodist Celina (Texas) Medical Center opens in 2025, it will be the city’s first hospital and third-largest employer.

HCA Texas hospital names new COO

Michael D’Souza has been promoted to COO of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (Texas), effective Feb. 2.

New Jersey system names chief human resources officer

June-Ann Garafano has been appointed vice president and chief human resources officer of New Brunswick, N.J.-based St. Peter’s Healthcare System.

The 'win-win' model for hospitals, physician practices

For physicians who might be eyeing a move from employed to independent practice models, the shift can be daunting. 

The 1st obstacle this hospital president is tackling

Wade Hunt will begin his tenure as president of MultiCare Deaconess and Valley hospitals, based in Spokane, Wash., and Spokane Valley, Wash., respectively, Feb. 10. He told Becker’s he is focused on eliminating key chokepoints that slow patient movemen…

Lawmakers approve independent VCU Health CEO role

Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that makes several changes relating to the board of directors and the CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health.

Anesthesiology residents applying to pain medicine fellowships drops 45%

Demand for anesthesiologists continues to rise. However, fellowship applications among anaesthesiology residents may be falling, according to a November study published in the January edition of Pain Practice.

Updates on Midwestern ASCs in 30 days

Here are six updates on ASCs in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 7:

Unions allege VA hospital elevator injured 12 staff in 2 years

In the last two years, 12 people have reported injuries from a malfunctioning elevator at Miami VA Medical Center, the Miami Herald reported Feb. 5.