Category: ROOT

Adventist Health downgraded on bonds rating

Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health reported a downgraded long-term credit rating on bonds it holds Dec. 6, declining from “A” (negative) to “A-” (stable).

New green card proposals will harm international nursing recruitment, AHA warns

Congressional proposals to change green card rules could have a highly negative effect on the ability of healthcare groups to employ foreign nurses at a time of national labor shortages, the American Hospital Association warned in a letter to House of …

Top 10 companies hiring tech workers include Humana, Elevance Health

Despite Big Tech companies such as Amazon and Facebook parent Meta laying off tens of thousands of employees, many businesses — including a couple of payers — continue to hire tech workers at a rapid pace.

Illinois physician pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud

Monique Brotman, DO, based in Oak Park, Ill., has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor Medicaid fraud, the Wednesday Journal reported Dec. 6. 

The future hospital pharmacist

It’s time for a rebrand, hospital pharmacy directors told Becker’s. 

Gen Z's complex healthcare workforce, explained in 30 numbers

Generation Z will compose 30 percent of the workforce by 2030 — and their after-tax income is expected to reach $2 trillion in the same time frame, according to a recent report from social media company Snap Inc. 

New Hampshire health system names senior VP, chief human resources officer

Bedford, N.H.-based SolutionHealth has named Jason Elliott its senior vice president and chief human resources officer. 

ASC chains to know going into 2023

Here are eight ASC chains to know going into 2023:

Orthopedic surgeon pay in 2022: 7 statistics

Here are seven statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation that Becker’s has reported on since April 15:

Leapfrog's 115 top hospitals in 2022

The Leapfrog Group has recognized 115 hospitals with its annual Top Hospital Award in 2022. This includes 32 top general hospitals, 13 top rural hospitals, 58 top teaching hospitals and 12 top children’s hospitals.