Category: ROOT

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. 

White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. David Kessler to depart 

 David Kessler, MD, will leave his role as a top White House COVID-19 adviser next week, a sign that federal pandemic response efforts are winding down, Bloomberg reported Jan. 13.  

Hospital for Special Surgery taps Florida CEO

Hospital for Special Surgery has named Tara McCoy CEO of HSS Florida, based in West Palm Beach. 

8 recent hospital, health system CFO moves

From Lifespan to Stormont Vail Health, here are eight hospital and health system CFO moves Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1:

What Amazon did in 2023: 6 moves ASCs should know

From billion-dollar acquisitions to new care offerings, Amazon continued its push into healthcare in 2022. 

21 flu drugs in shortage, most with no resupply date

Eight drugmakers together have 21 oseltamivir presentations — a common flu drug sold under the brand name Tamiflu — on back order and allocation, and most cannot estimate a resupply date, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.&…

Hartford HealthCare launches digestive institute 

Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare has launched a digestive health institute, the hospital said Jan. 12.