As the popularity of outpatient surgery continues to grow, 10 states, including California, Florida and Nebraska, now have more ASCs than hospitals, according to data from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and Definitive Healthcare.
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Ohio hospital earns $15k grant for surgery center improvements
The Mercer Health Surgery Center in Coldwater, Ohio, an affiliate of Mercer County Community Hospital, has received a $15,000 grant from the Mercer County Civic Foundation, a group that awards grants to local charitable organizations.
Why the 4-day workweek could be the future of the US workforce
A panel of experts at the World Economic Forum at Davos recently outlined how moving to a four-day workweek can raise productivity and decrease burnout among the U.S. workforce, according to a Jan. 19 report from Bloomberg.
How one state is reducing physician mental health stigma
A coalition of healthcare organizations in Virginia has launched a new initiative that hopes to cut burnout among physicians and encourage more healthcare workers to receive care from mental health professionals, according to a Jan. 23 report from the …
What kind of cars do physicians drive
Eighteen percent of physicians drive Toyotas, according to Medscape’s Jan. 20 “Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2023.”
UNC Health Caldwell appoints chief nursing officer
UNC Health Caldwell in Lenoir, N.C., has tapped Jerrell Suddreth, BSN, RN, as its chief nursing officer, the hospital said Jan. 20.
Former NFL player sues medical malpractice insurers following surgery at ASC
Former NFL player Sharrif Floyd has sued a slew of medical malpractice insurers and brokers for an alleged $10 million insurance shortfall following a career-ending knee surgery, Business Insurance reported Jan. 20.
5 federal healthcare updates
Here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 11:
4 nurse practitioner trends to watch in 2023
Hospitals should look to nurse practitioners in 2023 to help fill gaps created by the surging shortage of primary and mental healthcare professionals throughout the U.S., according to a Jan. 18 statement by the president of the American Association of …
West Virginia University adds ophthalmic procedure simulator
The West Virginia University department of ophthalmology and visual sciences in Morgantown has added two pieces of ophthalmic training equipment: the EyeSi surgical simulator and the Alcon operating microscope.
