Staffing shortages remain a top priority for ASC administrators, but some healthcare leaders believe the ASC market can still thrive under the pressure.
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Michigan woman convicted in $65M pharmaceutical 'coupon' case
A federal jury convicted a 23-year-old Michigan woman for committing fraud in a yearslong pharmaceutical “coupon” case totaling $65 million, according to the Justice Department.
Cleveland Clinic CEO says growth is an 'ethical imperative' amid anticipated $200M loss
Cleveland Clinic expects to report a $200 million operating loss for 2022, according to President and CEO Tom Mihaljevic, MD, but the health system still has an eye on growth for the future and expanding access to patient care.
9 health systems outsourcing RCM functions
Becker’s has reported on nine health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions since July 14:
CEO steps down after Kansas systems combine
Stan Holm is no longer president and CEO of Olathe (Kan.) Health now that the health system has become part of the University of Kansas Health System, according to a system statement shared with Becker’s.
North Kansas City Hospital names interim chief medical officer
North Kansas City (Mo.) Hospital and its physician network subsidiary, Meritas Health, have named Steven Starr, MD, interim chief medical officer.
Washington's nurse ratios bill gets first hearing
Washington’s Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce held a public hearing on Jan. 17 for a bill that would create minimum staffing standards across the state’s hospitals. Senate Bill 5236 has garnered strong support from nurses and opposition from the …
The case against nurse staffing ratios
Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would limit the number of patients a nurse can legally care for in hospitals, reigniting a long-standing debate over the benefits and consequences of mandated staffing ratios.
Teladoc lays off 6% of non-clinician staff
Virtual care company Teladoc is laying off 6 percent of its staff, or 300 positions, in its non-clinician workforce, MarketWatch reported Jan. 18.
Cleveland Clinic anticipating $200M loss for 2022
Cleveland Clinic President and CEO Tom Mihaljevic, MD, said Jan. 18 the health system is anticipating a $200 million operating loss in 2022 during the health system’s annual “State of the Clinic” address.
