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6 systems launching, expanding nursing programs

Here are six organizations opening or expanding nursing programs: 

Partnership drops heart readmissions 50%, researchers say

Puyallup, Wash.-based MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute partnered with DispatchHealth to reduce congestive heart failure patient readmission to 6.8 percent, according to a recent white paper.

Martha Stewart, a sword and a pineapple: Her Pfizer ad

TV personality Martha Stewart is helping Pfizer promote its COVID-19 vaccine. 

Trinity Health plans to institute virtual nurses across its 88 hospitals in 26 states

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health plans to roll out virtual nurses at its hospitals around the state of Michigan — and nationwide.

Administrator of the Week: Katie Carlson

Katie Carlson, RN, administrator of Rush SurgiCenter in Chicago, is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week.

36 recent hospital, health system executive moves

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Jan. 6:

One GI expands in Northern Virginia through new partnership

Management services organization One GI has partnered with Gainesville, Va.-based Gastroenterology Associates, further expanding its presence in the Northern Virginia and Mid-Atlantic market. 

6 economic, employment updates for ASC leaders to know in 2023

The U.S. continues to battle inflation as the job market and consumer price index has slowly improved over the last two months. Here are six economic and employment trends that ASC leaders need to know continuing into 2023: 

Baptist Health receives $2M to roll out digital engagement services

Baptist Health Foundation received a $2 million donation from international insurance company BMI to roll out Baptist Health’s digital patient smart TV and engagement system.

Corner Office: How Wellstar CEO Candice Saunders' nursing background gives her an edge up

Candice Saunders, BSN, has served as president and CEO of Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System for nearly a decade. But her healthcare journey has origins at the bedside.