Houston Methodist Sugar Land (Texas) Hospital is naming a pavilion after a local couple who made a generous donation to the facility.
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Epic EHR paved way for collaboration between MemorialCare, Pacific Dental Services
Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare is integrating dental services into its health centers with the help of its Epic EHR.
Healthcare spending hit $4.3 trillion in 2021: 7 things to know
A new CMS analysis estimated U.S. healthcare spending increased by 2.7 percent to $4.3 trillion in 2021, Health Affairs reported Dec. 14.
How CMS' 2023 fee schedule will affect anesthesiologists, pain physicians
CMS’ 2023 Medicare fee schedule will affect chronic pain practices and some anesthesia and critical care providers, Tony Mira, CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, wrote in a Dec. 6 blog post.
Tenet's Saint Vincent Hospital faces Dec. 26 strike
Members of Teamsters Union Local 170 are set to strike Dec. 26 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass.
Mayo Clinic Care Network adds Texas health system
San Angelo, Texas-based Shannon Medical Center has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a global group of independent care systems that can tap into the knowledge and medical expertise of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic.
USPI vs Surgery Partners vs SCA Health: 32 moves in 2022
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health are three of the biggest ASC chains in the country.
Despite flu admissions rising, Tamiflu fill rates are on the decline
As the U.S. reports an 80 percent hospital bed capacity, fill rates for common flu drug Tamiflu have slightly fallen since late November, GoodRx data shows.
Mayo CFO joins board of $5.6B Destination Medical Center
The nonprofit behind Destination Medical Center — a $5.6 billion public-private project backed by Mayo Clinic — has added two executives to its board.
Optum's $8B+ year of deals: 6 acquisitions to know
Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, made six huge deals this year totaling more than $8 billion, focusing on physician groups and value-based care.
