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Viewpoint: Reform Medicare through competition, consumer choice

Medicare reform through cost reduction caused by increased competition and consumer choice is necessary both to combat rising healthcare costs and the nation’s debt, according to a Dec. 4 opinion piece in The Hill.

Volume of backorders is 'unprecedented,' says WVU Medicine materials management director

From tracheostomy tubes and syringes to amoxicillin and dozens of other drugs, medical supply chains are hindered by ongoing issues to access raw materials and enough staff, The State Journal reported Dec. 4. 

Guthrie Clinic names 1st chief digital officer

Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie Clinic has named Terri Couts, RN, the system’s first chief digital officer. 

Best states for new businesses, new ASCs and more: 11 state rankings in the last 30 days

While Wyoming was ranked the most popular state for new businesses in November, Wisconsin was named the worst state for employment growth. Here are 11 state rankings Becker’s has reported on in the last 30 days. 

Henry Ford Health names new Michigan hospital president

Emily Moorhead was named president of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health’s hospital in Jackson, Mich. 

3 recent ASC partnerships, deals

Here are three ASC partnerships, deals and network expansions that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 9:

Connecticut first lady is a major VC healthcare investor

One of the nation’s leading healthcare investors is also the first lady of the state of Connecticut, Hartford Business Journal reported Dec. 5.

A blinded patient, spiked IV bags and more: 11 physician legal cases in November

Here are 11 allegations, lawsuits or charges against physicians reported on by Becker’s since Nov. 3:

A blinded patient, spiked IV bags and more: 11 physician legal cases in November

Here are 11 allegations, lawsuits or charges against physicians reported on by Becker’s since Nov. 3:

Methodist Le Bonheur pauses gender-affirming surgeries

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare temporarily paused gender-affirming procedures in response to concerns from some clinicians, the Memphis, Tenn.-based health system told Becker’s Dec. 2.