Augusta, Ga.-based AU Health System was downgraded amid negative operating cash flow and concern it may breach covenants later this year, Moody’s said March 23.
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Texas hospital names CEO
Methodist Hospital Texsan in San Antonio has named Esther Kwon its next CEO, effective May 1.
The biggest threats ASCs are facing in 2023
Issues including staffing shortages, payer reimbursements and hospital/health system competition are putting pressure on ASCs in 2023.
9-to-5s are dying; who holds the knife?
After three years of COVID-19 modifications, employers are well aware that workers want flexibility. The “new normal” is losing its novelty — and workplaces are adapting for the long haul.
Hospitals are ending services — here's how 'the ASC industry is reshaping itself'
While hospitals continue to close service lines, a window of opportunity appears to be opening for ASCs.
Physician vs. lawyer pay
Here are five statistics to know about physician and lawyer compensation:
San Diego hospitals accused of patient dumping, despite state law
Members of a homeless advocate group are accusing hospitals across San Diego of prematurely discharging homeless or indigent patients — a practice known as patient dumping, according to local news outlets.
DC nurses file unfair labor charges against George Washington University Hospital
The District of Columbia Nurses Association has filed charges against George Washington University Hospital alleging retaliation, unfair labor practices and “numerous offenses in violation of the National Labor Relations Act,” according to a March 21 n…
UMMS CEO named chair of Greater Baltimore Committee board
Mohan Suntha, MD, president and CEO of the Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical System, has been named chair of the Greater Baltimore Commitee’s board of directors.
Lawmakers push VA for audit of Oracle Cerner installation
House Democratic lawmakers introduced a pair of bills that would overhaul the Veterans Affairs IT acquisition process, including one that would audit the Oracle Cerner EHR implementation, Fedscoop reported March 22.
