Massachusetts lawmakers are filing legislation this week that would mandate nurse-to-patient ratios — following in the footsteps of Washington and Oregon with a statewide push toward safe staffing.
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Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery” list, released Jan. 17.
18 women making moves in healthcare
The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Jan. 13:
4 ASC chains' 12-year growth breakdown
United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country, with 410 centers.
24 new CEOs appointed to top health systems in 2022
Last year, 24 new CEOs were appointed to lead top 150 health systems (by revenue), marking a return to pre-pandemic turnover levels, according to a new report from The Health Management Academy.
Former Cleveland Clinic CEO, UC Davis CEO join digital health company
The former CEO of the Cleveland Clinic, Toby Cosgrove, MD, and David Lubarsky, MD, the CEO of Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health, have joined virtual care company Memora Health as strategic advisers.
Florida governor requires universities to report gender-affirming care
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has sent a memo to state universities requiring them to report how many patients they have provided gender-affirming care to in the past five years, PBS-affiliate WUFT reported Jan. 19.
State puts forward $105M for new Medical College of Georgia Epic EHR system
Gov. Brian Kemp’s new state budget has proposed $105 million for the Augusta University Medical College of Georgia to purchase an upgraded Epic EHR system, The Augusta Chronicle reported Jan. 19.
Former Edward-Elmhurst Health, Lurie Children's exec to lead cybersecurity for UIC
Shefali Mookencherry, the former chief information security officer of Warrenville, Ill.-based Edward-Elmhurst Health, will join University of Illinois at Chicago in the same role Jan. 23.
Modern Vascular adds Dr. Mamdouh Khayat as new managing physician
Indianapolis-based Modern Vascular, a practice focused on minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease, has added Mamdouh Khayat, MD, as its new managing physician, according to a Jan. 19 press release sent to Becker’s.
