Category: ROOT

Epic in the headlines: 7 recent moves

From integrating patient experience data into MyChart to inking a new partnership with Northwell Health, here are seven updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in March.

How ASC financial strategy is shifting 

From investment strategy to supply chain strategizing, two ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how their financial strategy has shifted in the last year. 

3 ASC specialties that grew since 2018 — and 8 that did not

ASC average case mix largely remained stable from 2018 to 2022, according to VMG Health’s”Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” from 2018 and 2022.

How many anesthesiologists are there in the US? 

 There are 42,264 total active anesthesiologists in the country, according to the Association of American Medical College’s “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”

Former HCA vice president becomes CNO at 2 Kentucky hospitals

Ephraim McDowell Health chose Tonya Goodin, MSN, RN to lead two of the Danville, Ky.-based system’s hospitals as chief nursing officer, according to a news release. 

United Digestive taps Kohlberg & Company as new private equity partner

United Digestive has partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company.

'TikTok can't be ignored': How hospital marketing chiefs weigh the platform's risks, rewards

Health system marketing leaders told Becker’s they’re balancing concerns about TikTok’s data privacy and potentially deleterious mental health effects on teens with its value as a healthcare communications tool.

Marketing chief named board chair at Trinity Health

Donna Doleman Dickerson, vice president and chief marketing officer at University of Michigan Credit Union, has been named board chair of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health’s Michigan region.

4 healthcare disruptor deals announced, closed in '23

Healthcare disruptors such as Amazon, CVS Health and VillageMD are spending billions to enter into the healthcare space through mergers and acquisitions. 

Senators look to restructure VA's Oracle Cerner EHR rollout

Three U.S. senators are introducing a bill that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase oversight of its Oracle Cerner EHR modernization program, as well as restructure its leadership team overseeing the implementation.