Since the beginning of 2023, healthcare giant Optum and its ASC affiliate SCA Health have made major waves in the industry through new partnerships, leadership shake-ups and clinic openings.
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10 lowest-paying states for surgeons | 2023
Alabama is the lowest paying state for surgeons in the U.S., according to data published April 25 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
9 states with fewer than 100 surgeons
Nine U.S. states, including Nevada and New Mexico, have fewer than 100 practicing surgeons, according to data published April 25 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey.
5 hospitals launching new remote patient monitoring programs
Here are five health systems that launched, expanded or announced plans to launch a remote patient monitoring program:
Physician sues Iowa hospital executives for alleged religious discrimination
A physician has filed a lawsuit alleging that executives at an Iowa hospital discriminated against those who do not share their religious beliefs and political views, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s.
Illinois hospital to spend $2.3M on EHR upgrade
Clinton, Ill.-based Warner Hospital & Health Services is spending $2.3 million of its fiscal 2024 budget to upgrade its EHR system, The Clinton Journal reported April 26.
3 hospital, health system chief digital officer moves
The following hospital and health system chief digital officer moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Jan. 30:
Biggest ASC chains by number of physicians
Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm — Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International — is the largest ASC chain in the country by number of physicians.
Kaiser Permanente acquiring Geisinger to launch Risant Health
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has agreed to acquire Geisinger Health in a deal that will make the Danville, Pa.-based health system the first to join Risant Health, a new nonprofit organization created by the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
GoodRx co-CEOs step down
GoodRx co-founders Doug Hirsch and Trevor Bezdek are transitioning from their roles as co-CEOs, the company said April 25.
