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Capitol Pain Institute enters Indiana with 5 locations, ASC

Capitol Pain Institute entered the Indiana market with the addition of Bloomington-based Wellspring Pain Solutions to its network. 

Former medical director sues Cape Cod Hospital for alleged defamation, whistleblower retaliation

Former Cape Cod Hospital cardiovascular medical director Richard Zelman, MD, is suing the Barnstable, Mass.-based hospital and CEO Michael Lauf for alleged whistleblower retaliation and defamation, The Boston Globe reported Dec. 8.

USPI by the numbers

Here are 10 numbers from Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare, according to financial results and the network’s website: 

6 anesthesia updates

Here are six anesthesia updates ASC leaders should know that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 21:

HHS: COVID-19 flexibilities apply to flu, RSV response efforts

States and healthcare organizations can use regulatory flexibilities permitted under the COVID-19 public health emergency to address capacity challenges stemming from a severe respiratory virus season, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told governors this m…

Why Epic and Google Cloud repaired their relationship

Almost three years ago, Epic, the nation’s largest hospital EHR vendor, reportedly told customers it wouldn’t pursue further integrations with Google Cloud.

Where the relationship between ASCs and payers stands today

ASCs and payers continue to face obstacles as they work through the challenges and changes of today’s healthcare environment. 

Recession planning, growth opportunities and more: 10 CFOs' core focuses

From planning for a potential recession next year to investment opportunities and innovative ways to tackle labor challenges, here are 10 key insights and objectives from hospital and health system CFOs across the country:

Why CIOs are focused on streamlining patient access in 2023

In today’s healthcare landscape, patients do not expect a good experience so much as demand it. For a hospital and health system CIOs, delivering that experience starts with time, convenience and removing barriers to care.

'Fauci effect' diminishes as infectious diseases specialty yields low interest

New physicians are largely dodging the infectious diseases specialty, with 44 percent of ID programs left unfilled after the latest specialty fellowships Match Day on Nov. 30, NPR reported Dec. 12.