Category: ROOT

Keys for ASC growth: Partnerships, joint ventures and contracting

While ASCs have key opportunities for growth in the expansion of services being offered, including a migration of orthopedic, spine and cardiac procedures, new partnerships and ownership models can also be critical for development. 

Baltimore hospital breaks ground on $95M cancer center

Baltimore-based Sinai Hospital broke ground on its $95 million cancer center, Baltimore Business Journal reported May 24.

Baltimore hospital breaks ground on $95M cancer center

Baltimore-based Sinai Hospital broke ground on its $95 million cancer center, Baltimore Business Journal reported May 24.

Pennsylvania had 169 newborn injuries and deaths last year

New data from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority found that infant injuries and deaths nearly doubled in 2022, according to a May 25 report from PennLive.

Cedars-Sinai's DEI nurse residency program looks to break 'cookie-cutter' standards

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai saw a need to offer support for newly hired nurses who have experience, but not in a hospital setting to help them transition, which prompted it to launch the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Transition to Practice Program.

HCA women's hospital rebrands

A Kansas health system that is part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has rebranded its women’s healthcare services, Wichita Business Journal reported.

Surgeons' biggest competition in 2023

Although the average general surgeon earned 2 percent more in 2023 than 2022, 18 percent of surgeons said they felt pressure from competition affecting their income, according to Medscape’s “General Surgeon Compensation Report” for 2023.

Health system finances on the upswing: 5 things to know

Many health systems were off to a rough financial start at the beginning of 2023, but for some, things are beginning to look up.

Physician pay models are evolving: 5 statistics on 2020 vs. 2022

Physicians are seeing a shift towards salary-based payment models in 2023, moving away from production models, according to  the 2023 “MGMA DataDive Provider Compensation” report, which collected data from nearly 190,000 providers across 6,800 org…

Surgeon pay by setting

Although the mean annual wage among all surgeons is $337,980, that can vary based on factors including experience and practice setting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.