The FDA issued draft guidance Jan. 27 to loosen blood donation eligibility rules for gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships.
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Ohio hospital accused of sharing patient information with third parties, like Meta
A lawsuit was filed Jan. 10 accusing Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital of sending patient information to Meta and other third parties using code on their website, ABC affiliate WCPO reported.
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses push back on alleged doubling of retiree healthcare costs
Nurses at New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are accusing hospital management of attempting to double retiree healthcare rates that were confirmed before and after a new contract was approved. Hospital leaders, meanwhile, contend they ar…
Consolidation in the ASC industry: 3 stats to know
While the ASC industry remains largely fragmented, the industry is slowly consolidating, according to a Jan. 26 report from VMG Health.
How ASC inflation adjustments have shifted
ASC annual net inflation adjustments saw an average increase of 2 percent since 2015, according to a Jan. 26 report from VMG Health.
CVS, Walmart to cut hours at most pharmacies in March
Two national chains will reduce operation hours at their pharmacies this spring, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 27.
Press Ganey recognizes top healthcare organizations for patient experience
Press Ganey recognized 95 hospitals, health systems, ASCs, medical groups, and other healthcare providers that rate in the 95th percentile for patient experience.
Private equity in healthcare in 2023: 7 updates
Private equity and management services organizations have been making waves in the ASC, gastroenterology and cardiology space in 2023. Here are seven updates:
4 colonoscopy updates in 2 weeks
From a celebrity colonoscopy to a major data breach, here are four colonoscopy updates from 2023.
CEO resigns from Granville Health System
John Snow will resign as CEO of Oxford, N.C.-based Granville Health System after more than four years in the role, according to a Jan. 27 news release.
