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California hospital CEO writes open letter to governor following $127M loss

Gary Herbst, the CEO at Visalia, Cali.-based Kaweah Delta Health Care District, wrote an open letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom describing a “dire situation” for the hospital that has lost $127 million through Sept. 30, Yourcentralvalley.com reported.

Why CEOs prefer these interactions in person

For hospitals and health systems, communication with employees is crucial, especially amid today’s workforce, financial and operational challenges. Although the pandemic has increased dependence on electronic and virtual communication, hospital and hea…

Nebraska hospitals contend with historic financial pressure

The Nebraska Hospital Association predicts the high costs associated with the pandemic will be lasting, WOWT reported Nov. 15. 

Health tech company will be biggest in the world, VC investors say

A health tech startup will one day be the “biggest company in the world,” according to two investment partners with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

5 CMS updates for ASC leaders to know

From the inclusion of new procedures to a physician pay cut, here are five critical CMS updates for ASC leaders. 

Henry Ford Health partners with tech company Arcascope to help shift workers sleep better

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is partnering with digital health company Arcascope to improve the circadian rhythms of its healthcare workers.

Mount Sinai Hospital debt ratings confirm ‘A’ grade, stable outlook

New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital has had various debt obligations affirmed as an “A” rating amid stable operating performance and because of its dominant position within its wider health system, Fitch Ratings said Nov. 16.

USPI looking to fill 12 open administrative positions

The largest ASC network in the U.S., United Surgical Partners International, currently has 12 open administrative positions across nine states.

Iowa’s growing ASC presence: 4 new projects in 60 days

From an ASC relocation to a new foot surgery center, here are four new Iowa ASC projects Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 9. 

HHS to partner with health systems on national patient safety alliance

HHS is partnering with some of the country’s largest health systems on a national alliance to advance patient safety that will launch next year.