Silverdale, Wash.-based St. Michael Medical Center — which has consistently made headlines since one of its nurses called 911 on the overcrowded emergency room — employed the help of fire crews again Nov. 11, the Kitsap Sun reported Nov. 12.
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New York ASC market: 5 updates in the last 60 days
From breast cancer pavilion to an ASC expansion, here are five New York ASC updates Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 14.
Public health failures spurred RSV surge, nurses say
The notion that rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus are due to children’s lack of exposure amid masking and stay-at-home orders is “flawed conjecture that is not based on science,” National Nurses United said Nov. 14.
Michelle Blakely takes reins of 2 Advocate hospitals
Michelle Blakely, PhD, has assumed her new role as president of Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Ill., and Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago.
Loma Linda University Medical Center enjoys upgraded debt rating from Fitch
Fitch Ratings upgraded the debt outlook for Loma Linda (Calif.) University Medical Center as the hospital group’s new location shows solid operating performance in a high-growth area.
MGMA urges Congress to address Medicare payment cuts
The Medical Group Management Association wrote a letter urging members of Congress to address the upcoming physician Medicare payment cuts, according to a Nov. 14 email sent to Becker’s.
William Petasnick, former Froedtert CEO, dies at 76
William “Bill” Petasnick, former president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health, died Nov. 8 at age 76, according to his obituary.
Ascension hospital, nurses disagree over wages
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association are seeking more from Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., when it comes to issues at the bargaining table, including wages.
Long-term care planning lacking for Americans with disabilities: 6 things to know
Experts and advocates warn that a lack of long-term planning, coupled with a flawed social safety net, could create a crisis where people with disabilities are no longer able to live independently, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 11.
MD Anderson, Exscientia collaborate on AI-powered drug development
Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is collaborating with artificial intelligence company Exscientia to develop new oncology treatments.
