An ASC is being planned near an elementary school in Platte City, Mo., according to a Jan. 16 report from The Landmark.
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A crucial ingredient for operational efficiency, per 1 hospital CEO
Health systems can’t achieve truly efficient operations and patient throughput without a healthy workforce.
6 hospitals, health systems raising workers' pay
The following hospitals and health systems have announced or shared plans for raising workers’ pay since December 2024.
Telehealth use rises nationally: Report
Telehealth utilization grew across most U.S. regions in October 2024, with the Midwest as the sole exception, according to FAIR Health’s monthly telehealth regional tracker.
5 hospitals investing in ASC strategy
Here are five hospitals and health systems investing in ASC strategy, as reported by Becker’s:
Prescription drug cap may save Medicare enrollees thousands: Report
An analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 found that a majority of Medicare Part D enrollees will see lower total out-of-pocket costs in 2025.
Ardent CEO talks 18 urgent care clinic acquisitions, Epic integration
It’s been a busy 2024 for Ardent Health acquisitions. The Brentwood, Tenn.-based health system acquired nine urgent care centers in 2024 in Topeka, Kan., and East Texas, and 18 urgent care clinics across New Mexico and Oklahoma in early 2025.
What ASC-hospital joint ventures are doing right
The dynamics of ASC-hospital have changed as hospitals have become increasingly interested in pursuing outpatient ventures. This often takes the form of joint ventures with existing ASCs.
$150M sought from California hospital over alleged breach of contract
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is facing allegations of appropriating the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic’s reputation and assets without compensation in a $150 million lawsuit.
Why Optum's patient count dropped by 4 million
Optum saw 4 million less patients in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter as the company focuses on a broad strategy centered on integrated, value-based care.
