Here are 50 key stats on ASC labor costs from VMG Health’s 2022 “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study”:
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The Joint Commission adds 8 new patient safety goals for ASCs in 2023
The Joint Commission, which accredits health organizations that meet criteria for patient quality and safety nationwide, has added new national patient safety goals, effective Jan. 1, for ASCs looking to maintain compliance and experience standards.&nb…
4 issues infectious disease experts are focused on as fewer enter their profession
Three years into the pandemic and 80 percent of U.S. counties are still without a single infectious disease expert, according to a report from the Infectious Disease Society of America released in September.
Freshman representative looks to secure federal relief for bankrupt California hospital
Freshman Rep. John Duarte is looking to secure federal relief to revive the shuttered Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital, The San Joaquin Valley Sun reported Jan. 31.
Laredo Medical Center to invest $6.9M into cardiology program
The Laredo (Texas) Medical Center plans to invest $6.9 million to enhance its heart and vascular program, according to a Jan. 30 report from Laredo Morning Times.
Serena Williams' VC fund invests in women's health platform
Teal Health, a women’s health platform initially focusing on cervical cancer, raised $8.8 million in a seed financing round that saw participation from Serena Ventures, the venture capital fund of tennis star Serena Williams.
11 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
The following hospital and health system CEO moves have been reported by Becker’s since Jan. 25:
Mass General Brigham reports over $2B loss amid hike in expenses
Boston-based Mass General Brigham, which earlier this month said it would introduce a number of cost-cutting measures, reported an audited net loss of over $2 billion in fiscal 2022.
Indiana health system names interim CEO
Noblesville, Ind.-based Riverview Health named Keith Jewell interim president and CEO on Jan. 18.
Illinois hospital agrees to pay $250 to patients whose bills were sent to wrong people
Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital has agreed to pay up to $250 each to patients whose bills were sent to the wrong people.
