Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System has seen its credit rating downgraded as a result of operational challenges resulting from labor pressure as well as from disruption related to the implementation of a new IT system.
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'Tripledemic' has peaked, CDC data suggests
The weekly rate of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus peaked in early December, new CDC data shows.
M&A momentum to continue in 2023 as providers seek strategic partnerships: KaufmanHall
Financial and clinical challenges will ensure merger and acquisition activity remains strong in the healthcare sector in 2023, building on the momentum of last year, KaufmanHall said in a Jan. 12 report.
Physicians at 4 Sutter Health campuses seek to unionize
Resident physicians at Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health’s four San Francisco California Pacific Medical Center locations have signed cards in support of joining the Committee of Interns and Residents, the union confirmed to Becker’s Jan. 18.
US job market still missing 2.6 million people
The U.S. economy continues to see the effects of the pandemic, with 2.6 million fewer Americans participating in the U.S. labor force compared to workforce participation before COVID-19, Bloomberg reported Jan. 18.
Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal care by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care” list, released Jan. 17.
Ophthalmology MSO adds Dr. Shaun Brierly as chief medical officer
Eye care management organization American Vision Partners has tapped Shaun Brierly, MD, as its new chief medical officer.
FSU, Tallahassee Memorial break ground on campus that will include 100-bed hospital, ASC
Tallahassee-based Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare broke ground on a Panama City Beach healthcare campus, FSU said Jan. 17.
Nebraska ophthalmology practice moves into new expanded space
Grand Island, Neb.-based Unity Eye Centers has relocated to a new, larger practice facility, according to a Jan. 15 report from The Independent.
Tennessee health system starts rebranding as part of $200M expansion
Franklin, Tenn.-based Williamson Medical Center has rebranded as Williamson Health and adopted a new logo.
