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Biggest ASC deals in October 

The five biggest deals in October that ASC leaders need to know:

10 states with the largest decreases to travel nurse pay

The average weekly travel nurse pay in October in the U.S. was $3,080, down 18.82 percent from $3,794 during the same month in 2021, according to a report from Vivian Health, a national healthcare hiring marketplace.    

Wisconsin hospital names Kelly Macken-Marble CEO

Osceola (Wis.) Medical Center has named Kelly Macken-Marble its CEO. 

Pennsylvania hospital taps new CEO

Conemaugh Meyersdale (Pa.) Medical Center has named Anthony Campagna its CEO, the Daily American reported Nov. 1. 

PeaceHealth Oregon names chief development officer

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth has named Jennifer Svihus chief development officer for its Oregon network, effective Nov. 21. 

5 keys to tackling hospitals’ workforce shortage

High contract labor costs, fewer inpatient admissions and staffing shortages are some of the major challenges Massachusetts acute care hospitals are grappling with today and are resulting in care delays and reduced access to care.

Fox Chase Cancer Center names CEO 

Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia has named Robert Uzzo, MD, president and CEO after a year of interim leadership. 

FDA: Prescribing abortion pills to non-pregnant people could be dangerous

It could be dangerous to offer medication abortion to non-pregnant people and the FDA is concerned, an agency spokesperson told Politico.

79% of Americans say virtual primary care helped them take charge of health

Digital technology continues to advance personal healthcare management and virtual primary care, with 79 percent of patients indicating that virtual primary care has allowed them to take charge of their health, according to a new study from Indianapoli…

10 recent moves from nurses unions

Ten moves from nurses unions across the country that Becker’s has covered since Oct. 3: