Carolyn Hunter was named COO of HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
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AACN revises guidance for acute care nurses
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announced revisions to its scope and standards guide for acute care clinical nurse specialists, according to a June 13 news release.
Former Mayo CEO named exec chair of hybrid care consortium
Former Mayo Clinic CEO John Noseworthy, MD, has been named executive chairman of Caire, a virtual care consortium created by Northwell Holdings, the venture capital arm of Northwell Health and Aegis Ventures.
Ground broken on 7,764-square-foot hybrid ASC in Florida
Ground has been broken on a 7,764-square-foot hybrid ASC near HCA Florida’s Osceola Hospital campus in Kissimmee, Fla.
Meet the AMA's new anesthesiologist president
The American Medical Association appointed Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, an anesthesiologist, to serve as the organization’s 178th president, according to a June 13 news release from the organization.
Valley Health System: The power of culture in healthcare branding
Valley Health System may not be a nationwide household name, but it has earned the No. 1 ranking in the sixth volume of Monigle’s Humanizing Brand Experience report.
North Carolina cardiologist to pay $5M over allegations of false Medicare, Medicaid claims
Hari Saini, MD, a cardiologist from Fayetteville, N.C., and his current practice, Carolina Heart and Leg Center, agreed to pay more than $5 million to resolve false Medicare and Medicaid claims.
Salem ASC closes doors after less than 2 years, millions of dollars in renovations
In February, the Salem (Ore.) Outpatient Surgery Center closed its doors in response to low patient volumes, putting all future plans on hold according to a press release from the health system. Months later, the building still remains shuttered, accor…
AMA to physicians: Lessen focus on BMI
The American Medical Association is expected to release more information on a new policy that encourages physicians to focus less on body mass index when evaluating patients for obesity and overall health, ABC News reported June 14.
The states with the most, least mental distress
Hawaii, South Dakota and Minnesota rank in the top three for residents with the least mental distress, while West Virginia residents reported the worst mental distress.
