Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has reported operating income of $29.8 million in the six months ending March 31 on revenue of $1.4 billion.
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West Virginia named worst state for healthcare: Here's why
West Virginia was named the worst state for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings released May 2.
Orlando Health hospital names chief quality officer
Joel Santora, MD, is the new chief quality officer at Orlando Health St. Cloud (Fla.) Hospital.
Procedure reimbursements are rapidly changing: Here's why 2 leaders are concerned
As procedure reimbursement rates continue to change nationwide, ASC leaders are concerned about maintaining profitability while providing top-level care to patients. Here is why two leaders are concerned about the future of reimbursement rates.
Iterative Health to debut AI polyp detection tool for colonoscopies
Gastroenterology medicine company Iterative Health has partnered with software provider Provation to develop Skout, an artificial-intelligence polyp detection solution for use in colonoscopies.
3 ASC chains poised for growth
While ASC giants United Surgical Partners International and SCA Health are seeing huge growth in the last decade, they are not the only companies to keep an eye on.
Wisconsin oncologist accused of performing unnecessary procedures
A Wisconsin oncologist is under scrutiny after three whistleblower lawsuits in the last few years, PBS Wisconsin reported May 3.
Detroit nurse sentenced for replacing pain meds with saline
A Detroit nurse was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with vials and syringes of liquid painkillers.
4 healthcare moves from Microsoft
From extending its partnership with EHR vendor Epic Systems to rolling out new cloud capabilities for payers, tech giant Microsoft is continuing its push into the healthcare industry.
Biden administration cautions consumers about medical credit cards
Many patients would be better off without medical credit cards, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
