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Walmart's 5 biggest moves in healthcare in 2022

Walmart has emerged as a massive healthcare disruptor and the retail giant made some major healthcare moves in 2022.

Former Cerner exec backs medtech startup

Paul Black, the former chief operating officer of Cerner, has invested in Kansas City-based medtech startup Community CareLink, the Kansas City Business Journal reported Dec. 28.

Big ASC projects to know in 2022

Here are seven big ASC projects to know since Jan. 1:

4 states expand, clarify CRNAs' scope of practice in 2022 

Here are four states that clarified the scope of practice for CRNAs in 2022:

52 hospitals, health systems that cut jobs in 2022

Dozens of U.S. hospitals filed layoff notices in 2022. Some are trimming their workforces due to financial and operational challenges, and some are offering affected workers new positions.

NY law aims to provide better care for LGBTQ+ youth, training for nurses

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ youth to get the medical services they need, and nurses and home health aides will be trained in specific ways they can provide such healthcare.

ASC ownership is 'paramount' to success: 4 thoughts on ownership

Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their thoughts on ASC ownership. 

VA Atlanta facilities to be renamed after former senators

The Veterans Affairs hospital in Atlanta is to be renamed in honor of late Sen. Max Cleland.

Outgoing RWJBarnabas CEO reflects on 32-year career, from merger to COVID-19

In 1991, Barry Ostrowsky joined Barnabas Health as executive vice president and general counsel. In 2016, Barnabas Health merged with Robert Wood Johnson Health System, and he became the first president and CEO of the resulting West Orange, N.J.-based …

Franciscan Health names Alliance COO

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health has named James Callaghan, MD, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Franciscan Alliance, the health system’s top corporate leadership.