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West Virginia hospital to close ASC, cut home health services

Cabell Huntington (W.Va.) Hospital, part of Mountain Health Network, will close its CHH Surgery Center, effective April 28, and phase out its home health services over the next 90 days to better align its resources and reduce costs amid financial headw…

Strong market share, financial profile boosts Baptist Health South Florida

Miami-based Baptist Health South Florida, a 12-hospital system, has had its rating on various bonds affirmed at “AA-” as it enjoys a growing market share and a healthy financial profile, S&P Global said March 10.

U of Vermont Medical Center to move ophthalmology practice in $35M project

The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington is moving its outpatient ophthalmology and dermatology clinics as part of a $35 million project, CBS affiliate WCAX reported March 14. 

5 best-paying cities for young orthopedic surgeons

Denver is the highest-paying city for orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer.

5 best-paying cities for young anesthesiologists

Denver is the highest-paying city for anesthesiologists with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer.

Please do ban noncompetes, emergency physicians urge FTC

Hospitals and the physicians who practice in their emergency rooms do not see eye to eye on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts. 

Mosaic Life Care taps CFO

Drew Keesbury has been appointed CFO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Mosaic Life Care, effective April 10. He will replace Tom Bieterman, who is retiring as interim CFO. 

3 ASC closures in 1 month: What administrators need to know

Hospitals aren’t the only facilities closing their doors in times of uncertainty. Some ASCs have also begun to shut down, but for different reasons. 

Nearly half of US job ads include salaries

Job seekers have greater access to information on compensation today than in years past, with salary ranges appearing on nearly half of the jobs posted on one search site. 

Connecticut looks to lower facility fees

New legislation pushed by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont would end facility fees charged at freestanding offices and clinics away from hospitals and create stricter reporting requirements for facility fees, sfgate.com reported March 13.