Relatively few health systems experienced downgrades to their financial ratings since a Becker’sroundup Dec. 22.
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4 hospitals, health systems opening ASCs
Here are four hospitals and health systems that have opened or have plans to open ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 27:
Financial experts still expect recession this year despite easing inflation
Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark borrowing rate seven times, and despite signs of inflation beginning to moderate, more rate increases are likely on the horizon, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Jan. 12.
New Hampshire hospital taps 3rd interim CEO from retirement
Claremont, N.H.-based Valley Regional Hospital has named Steve Gordon interim CEO. He exited retirement to take the job, Valley News reported Jan. 13.
Physicians struggle to treat patients who lace opioids with animal tranquilizer
Physicians aren’t sure how to treat the growing number of patients who take opioids laced with xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, because of its slim number of withdrawal treatments, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Jan. 17.
47% of physicians are 55 or older: 8 things to know about the physician workforce
Of active physicians in the U.S. in 2021, 46.7 percent were 55 or older, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”
Steward hospital names chief nursing officer
St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston has named Michelle Ziakas, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer, the hospital said Jan. 17.
Dr. Lucio Gordan reappointed president of Florida cancer institute
Fort Myers-based Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute reappointed Dr. Lucio Gordan president and managing physician.
First lady Jill Biden diagnosed with skin cancer
First lady Jill Biden has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common and treatable form of skin cancer, NBC affiliate KCRA3 reported Jan. 16.
Amazon Clinic offering COVID-19 treatment
Amazon Clinic, the online healthcare service launched by Amazon in November, is now offering COVID-19 treatment plans.
