New Orleans-based Ochsner Health and its supply company, SafeSource Direct, teamed up with seven U.S.-based medical device manufacturers to form the American Medical Manufacturers Association.
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7 recent hospital security, violence prevention efforts
Hospitals, states and hospital associations are taking numerous steps to address a nationwide uptick in violent and aggressive behaviors toward healthcare workers.
Top 100 hospitals for joint replacements by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades has recognized 100 hospitals with their Joint Replacement Excellence Award. These hospitals earned this award due to their superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement.
After C-suite resignations, MetroWest taps new HR director
Framingham, Mass.-based MetroWest Medical Center has named Andy Witty its new human resources director, according to a Feb. 10 news release in the Framingham Source.
Some Gen-Zers hope they get laid off: here's why
Younger generations aren’t lamenting layoffs, Bloomberg reported Feb. 8.
California spine surgeon sues ASC
Hooman Melamed, MD, a California-based spine surgeon, filed a lawsuit against Marina Del Rey, Calif.-based Diagnostic and Interventional Surgical Center, where he previously was an owner, and HOI ASC Holdings.
Hawaii Pacific reports profit, but down on 2021
Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health reported net income of $25.3 million in 2022, approximately 52 percent down on 2021 figures of $53.4 million.
Denver Health to benefit from fast-track state payment
Local legislators are fast-tracking a $5 million payment to Denver Health, which operates Colorado’s safety-net hospital, according to a Feb. 8 Denver Post report.
Denver Health to benefit from fast-track state payment
Local legislators are fast-tracking a $5 million payment to Denver Health, which operates Colorado’s safety-net hospital, according to a Feb. 8 Denver Post report.
Lawmakers reintroduce bill to increase access to ASCs
Four lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to increase Medicare beneficiaries’ access to affordable outpatient surgical care.
