Category: ROOT

Trump and healthcare private equity: 8 things to know

On Nov. 22, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project released a statement expressing concerns over Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management and a top contender as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of the Treasury. 

Female physician wealth, debt in 2024: 7 notes

A solid majority of female physicians, 70%, have a net worth of less than $2 million, according to Medscape’s “Money Matters When You’re Playing Catchup: Medscape Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2024,” published Dec. 5. 

Anthem BCBS walks back on controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, the payer said in a statement shared with Becker’s. 

Make America Healthy Again: 6 healthcare positions of RFK Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead HHS under President Donald Trump’s second term, brings a range of healthcare positions that could directly and indirectly influence public health, pharmaceuticals and health systems. 

Meet the woman piloting Trump's small business agenda

President-elect Donald Trump has added to his feature cabinet through the nomination of former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration, according to a Dec. 4 report from CNN.

Departing Wisconsin system CEO's key peer leader lessons

During his six years as president and CEO of Manitowoc, Wis.-based Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Scott McConnaha has overseen significant strides in systemizing the organization.

Anesthesiologists per capita in 30 states

Massachusetts has the highest number of anesthesiologists per capita out of any state at 26.78 anesthesiologists for every 100,000 residents. 

Indiana U forms physician training partnership

Indiana (Pa.) University of Pennsylvania has partnered with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa., to form a college of osteopathic medicine at the university.

North Carolina hospital names new president

Todd Hickey, chief strategy officer of Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health, will assume a new role Jan. 1.

Alabama cardiology group suffers data breach: 6 things to know

Cardiology Associates of Mobile (Ala.) recently experienced a data breach, according to a Dec. 4 news release from data breach law firm Strauss Borrelli.