U.S. News & World Report is updating the methodology for its “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranking, set to release June 21.
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Colorado lt. governor signs legislation cracking down on facility fees
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera signed HB23-1215, legislation that will mandate hospitals increase transparency around facility fees and prohibit healthcare organizations from charging facility fees for telehealth procedures.
Consolidation in the ASC industry: 3 stats to know
Although the ASC industry is slowly consolidating, the industry as a whole has remained independent amid increasing healthcare consolidation.
National ASC association taps 2 new members for board of directors
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, an organization that advocates for and serves ASCs nationwide, has added two new members to its board of directors: Rena Courtay, BSN, RN, and Todd Currier.
Walmart ups pay of 7,000 pharmacists, opticians
Walmart is boosting the wages of more than 7,000 pharmacists and opticians as it continues its push into retail healthcare.
BJC, St. Luke's eye integration
BJC HealthCare, based in St. Louis, and St. Luke’s Health System, based in Kansas City, Mo., have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form an integrated academic health system.
IU Health sees outlook slip but will be able to deal with ongoing challenges, Fitch says
Indianapolis-based IU Health, while having its default rating and that on $1.5 billion of bonds affirmed at “AA,” saw its outlook downgraded amid persistent inflationary challenges and greater than expected capital expenditures, Fitch Ratings said May …
How can physicians leverage their power?
Five healthcare leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss how physicians can leverage their power in the industry.
USPI in 5 stats
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country.
Do anesthesiologists plan to drop payers?
Most anesthesiologists do not intend to drop lower-paying insurers, according to Medscape’s “Anesthesiologist Compensation Report” for 2023.
