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12 hospitals looking for CFOs

Hospitals around the country are seeking CFOs, including several owned by some of the largest systems in the nation.
Here are 12 recently-posted hospital CFO openings, by state:

N.J.’s Hackensack University Medical Center opens nine-story “smart” pavilion

Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center opened a 530,000-square-foot, nine-story surgical and intensive care pavilion, Hackensack Meridian Health said Jan. 23.

States with the best, worst change in unemployment rates

The U.S. unemployment rate sits at 3.5 percent, down from a high of 14.7 percent in April 2020, due to a combination of vaccinations and states removing restrictions. But inflation and a possible recession could drive the unemployment rate higher if th…

CFO to resign from North Dakota health system

Grand Forks, N.D.-based Altru Health System is on the hunt for a new CFO after Doug Arvin announced plans to resign, effective Feb. 3, according to the Grand Forks Herald. 

The Joint Commission announces 2022 safety award recipients

The Joint Commission, in partnership with the National Quality Forum, has announced the recipients of the 2022 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, with honorees including individual physicians and care organizations. 

Where No Surprises Act disputes are most common

ASCs are the fourth most common location for No Surprises Act disputes that occurred between April 15 and Sept. 30, according to CMS’ initial report on the independent dispute resolution process. 

9 board, chair appointments in 2023

From GI Alliance to Capital Digestive Care, Becker’s has reported on nine new board member and chair appointments so far in 2023. 

Value-based care in 2023: 3 notes

Here are three updates about value-based care that ASCs need to know:

Former gubernatorial candidate pleads guilty to trespassing at Idaho hospital

Ammon Bundy, a former candidate for Idaho governor and founder of the activist People’s Rights Network, pleaded guilty Jan. 23 to trespassing outside St. Luke’s Meridian (Idaho) Medical Center, according to Idaho Reports.

Cleveland considering $190M medical debt relief proposal

The Cleveland City Council has introduced an ordinance that, if passed, could eliminate an estimated $190 million for 48,000 city residents, NBC affiliate WKYC reported Jan. 23.