Category: ROOT

McLaren Macomb opens building with ASC

Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb is set to open its largest medical office building to date; it will house McLaren’s first outpatient surgery center. 

Outpatient volumes to increase in 2023, vast majority of health leaders say

An overwhelming majority of hospital and health systems are expecting an increase in outpatient volumes in 2023, and digital care will see the largest budget increases this year.

Why this surgeon is worries about the future of independent spine ASCs 

As inflation skyrockets and the orthopedic industry increasingly consolidates, many leaders are worried about the viability of independent spine ASCs

Essentia Health to open new 16,000-square-foot clinic, pharmacy combo

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health announced new plans to open a 16,000-square-foot clinic and drive-through pharmacy in Staples, Minn.

Where orthopedics and spine is headed in ASCs

Three spine and orthopedic surgeons recently spoke with Becker’s about the future of spine and orthopedics in ASCs

US sinks 4 spots in working women's index

The United States has never topped PwC’s Women in Work Index — but it performed notably worse in the most recent ranking, sinking four spots. 

The future of independent spine ASCs

 Three orthopedic and spine leaders recently spoke with Becker’s about the future of independent spine and orthopedic ASCs. 

VUMC warns employees about inappropriately accessing EHR systems

Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued a statement March 8 reminding employees that viewing patient records or accessing clinical databases without authorized use can result in “progressive discipline or even termination.”

Nebraska health system's IV pumps now interoperable with Epic

Hastings, Neb.-based Mary Lanning Healthcare made its IV pumps interoperable with its Epic EHR system, allowing the health system’s medical records and IV pumps to communicate electronically.

Health groups form pro-340B program alliance

Community health centers, healthcare advocacy groups and a pharmaceutical lobby created an alliance aimed at protecting 340B, a drug-pricing program for eligible hospitals.