Category: ROOT

Officer fatally shoots man at HCA Florida hospital

A man in police custody was fatally shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper Jan. 24 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

In academic medicine, white men promoted more than women, minorities: Study

Compared to white men, women and racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to enter academic medicine but less likely to be promoted, according to a study published in JAMA. 

What's fueling ASC success in 2025

From increased procedure complexity to surgical robots, six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what they’re most excited about in regards to ASC success in 2025. 

4 hospitals shuttering services in 2025

Becker’s reported on four hospitals or health systems shuttering services since Jan. 1, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate. 

Anesthesia provider pays almost $1M to settle Stark law, false claims allegations

Houston-based Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services agreed to pay $999,999 to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act and Stark law. 

How a $125M campaign is transforming Baptist Health

Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health recently completed its Onward as One campaign, the largest fundraising effort in system history, raising $125.8 million from more than 7,000 individual donors.

64 simulation and education programs to know | 2024

Becker’s is thrilled to recognize 64 hospitals and health systems with outstanding simulation and education programs. These programs empower students and healthcare professionals to hone their skills in realistic, safe settings designed to mirror real-…

Crozer grapples with Prospect bankruptcy fallout

Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health has been using ambulances meant for emergency medical services in the region for nonemergent patient transfers following the loss of a vendor that normally handles transfer services.

UHS-owned system names assistant CFO

Las Vegas-based Valley Health System has named Kathy Shupe assistant CFO, according to a Jan. 23 post on her LinkedIn page. 

What unlimited PTO needs to succeed

Unlimited paid time off is becoming more common at U.S. organizations, but its benefits for employees depend largely on workplace culture, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 22.