A study by West Virginia University researchers found that more people of color become nurse practitioners and go on to serve people in marginalized communities when they are working in a state with full practice authority.
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6 anesthesia updates
From executive moves to staffing shortages, here are six anesthesia updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 9:
Boston Medical Center names COO
Joe Camillus has been selected as COO of Boston Medical Center, a 514-bed safety-net hospital, according to a Jan. 18 news release shared with Becker’s.
Shockwave Medical to buy cardiac medical device company for $75M
Medical device manufacturer Shockwave Medical is set to acquire Canada-based cardiovascular device manufacturer Neovasc for $75 million.
FSU, Tallahassee Memorial break ground on Florida medical office building with ASC
Tallahassee-based Florida State University, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and real estate developer the St. Joe Company have broken ground on a new medical office building in Panama City Beach, Fla., according to a Jan. 17 report from Florida State U…
Ochsner Health, Xavier University launch joint medical school
Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana — both based in New Orleans — have agreed to establish a joint medical college.
Florida hospital names president
Rockledge (Fla.) Regional Medical Center has named Thomas Bowden its new president.
Ambulance shortage compounded by EMS dearth in multiple states
Shortages of ambulances and emergency medical service employees are straining healthcare in some pockets of the U.S.
Prime Healthcare rating affirmed at 'B-' after recent downgrade
Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has had its credit rating affirmed at “B-” amid expectations that its operating outlook will improve in 2023, S&P Global said.
Construction begins on 1st medical school in Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has partnered with Wake Forest University to break ground on the first medical school in the city of Charlotte, according to a Jan. 17 report from NPR affiliate WFAE.
