Category: ROOT

Plans for 2 ASCs in Alabama approved

Plans for two ASCs in Alabama were granted certificates of need despite opposition, the National Law Review reported Sept. 21.

8 orthopedic ASC updates in the last 30 days

From a new acquisition in Mississippi to a new ASC in Texas, here are eight orthopedic ASC updates Becker’s has reported on in the last 30 days. 

Rush, Medtronic partner for digestive disease research hub

Rush University System for Health and Medtronic have partnered to create an Innovation Hub, bringing together top researchers and new technology to treat digestive diseases. 

Benedictine College, Catholic Healthcare International partner on new independent medical school

Atchison, Kan.-based Benedictine College and Catholic Healthcare International signed a collaborative affiliation agreement Sept. 8 to establish a new independent medical school.

‘Productivity paranoia’ creates strain in hybrid workplace relationships

Despite employees working more in a hybrid work environment, the majority of employers question if their employees are being productive, a new Microsoft survey says. 

ChristianaCare taps Jim Engler as chief of staff

Jim Engler has been selected as executive director of the office of the president and chief of staff at Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare.

CMS changes successfully reduced outpatient overpayments, OIG audit finds

Oversight changes CMS made in its system to identify patients in inpatient services successfully reduced overpayments made for outpatient services these beneficiaries received, the HHS Office of Inspector General said in an audit. 

CVS Health joins bidding war for Cano Health

CVS Health has joined the bidding war for primary care company Cano Health, Bloomberg reported Sept. 22. 

Only 68% of young physicians would choose medicine again 

Nearly one-third of young physicians say they would not choose a career in medicine again, according to Medscape’s 2022 Young Physician Compensation Report.

5 outpatient spine updates for ASC leaders

Here are five outpatient spine stories Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 31: