Marble Falls, Texas-based Hill Country Memorial Surgery Center will close March 31, DailyTrib.com reported Feb. 7.
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Emerson Health CEO to chair Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association
Christine Schuster, the president and CEO of Concord, Mass.-based Emerson Health, has been named the 82nd chair of the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association’s board of trustees, according to The Sun.
6 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents
Six health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents.
Are nursing home deaths amid a power outage manslaughter? Florida court to decide
A Florida nursing home administrator is on trial for the overheating deaths of nine patients after Hurricane Irma in 2017 in what his attorney calls a “scapegoat” case, ABC News reported Feb. 6.
Tower Health suffers rating downgrade amid persistent financial struggles
Troubled West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health, which is currently undergoing a strategic review and selling off several assets, suffered a rating downgrade on its bonds, S&P Global reported Feb. 6, adding that the outlook is negative.
'Mmm hmm.' 'Uh-uh': Study says Google, Amazon medical transcription services miss nuances
“Mmm hmm.” “Uh-uh.” When your physician answers your questions with those phrases, you understand. But the artificial intelligence listening to your conversation might not.
How the No Surprise Act affects anesthesia: NorthStar Anesthesia CEO
It’s been over a year since the U.S. government’s No Surprises Act, legislation seeking to prevent surprise medical bills, came into effect.
AHA president has 4 asks for the government
Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, wants four things from the federal government to help the 6 million people working in hospitals, according to a column he wrote for The Hill.
Denver Health has ratings affirmed at 'BBB' following $60M loss
Denver Health and Hospital Authority had its overall and specific bond ratings affirmed at “BBB” as the Colorado safety-net system targets a stable operating environment by 2025, Fitch Ratings said Feb. 7.
Anonymous $25M gift to Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to establish new research center
An anonymous donor’s $25 million gift to Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will establish the Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
