Category: ROOT

10 hospitals shuttering services in 1 month

Becker’s reported on 10 hospitals or health systems shuttering services in November, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate. 

Aligning the chief human resources officer and CEO

Personnel shortages and staff burnout are among the most pressing workforce challenges hospital CEOs face, highlighting the need for alignment between human resources leadership and the CEO in shaping staff-related initiatives. 

California physician pleads guilty to $1.4M Medicare fraud scheme

California physician Lilit Baltaian, MD, has pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud related to her false home health certifications and fraudulent billings. 

A rising preference for female leadership

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.

A rising preference for female leadership

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.

New York system taps supply chain officer

Michael O’Malley has been appointed senior vice president and supply chain officer of Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, effective Dec. 2.

Financial ties cloud Dr. Oz's CMS nomination

If confirmed as the next CMS administrator, Mehmet Oz, MD, will be in charge of regulating companies with which he has deep financial ties, according to NPR and The Washington Post. 

American Pain Consortium opens ASC

The American Pain Consortium has opened a new ASC in Brownsburg, Ind., specializing in interventional pain management. 

HCA Surgery Ventures breaks ground on Texas ASC

HCA Healthcare affiliate Surgery Ventures has partnered with healthcare real estate development firm NexCore Group to open an ASC and medical office building in Katy, Texas. 

Sentara expands behavioral health services

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health opened a new outpatient behavioral health clinic in Hampton, Va.