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Ospitek launches ASC live patient charting software

Surgical care coordination leader Ospitek has updated its surgical coordination platform View to add a live patient charting function for ASCs. 

Moderna's RSV vaccine: What ASC leaders should know

Moderna claims that its new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus is effective in older adults, according to a Jan. 17 report from CNBC.

Deaf woman settles discrimination suit against Minnesota system for $180K

Robbinsdale, Minn.-based North Memorial Health has agreed to pay $180,000 to resolve allegations it denied a deaf woman a job because of her disability.

Marginalized communities benefit when NPs have full practice authority, study finds

A study by West Virginia University researchers found that more people of color become nurse practitioners and go on to serve people in marginalized communities when they are working in a state with full practice authority.

6 anesthesia updates

From executive moves to staffing shortages, here are six anesthesia updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 9:

Boston Medical Center names COO

Joe Camillus has been selected as COO of Boston Medical Center, a 514-bed safety-net hospital, according to a Jan. 18 news release shared with Becker’s.

Shockwave Medical to buy cardiac medical device company for $75M

Medical device manufacturer Shockwave Medical is set to acquire Canada-based cardiovascular device manufacturer Neovasc for $75 million.

FSU, Tallahassee Memorial break ground on Florida medical office building with ASC

Tallahassee-based Florida State University, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and real estate developer the St. Joe Company have broken ground on a new medical office building in Panama City Beach, Fla., according to a Jan. 17 report from Florida State U…

Ochsner Health, Xavier University launch joint medical school

Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana — both based in New Orleans — have agreed to establish a joint medical college. 

Florida hospital names president

Rockledge (Fla.) Regional Medical Center has named Thomas Bowden its new president.