From new cardiology ASCs to frequently prescribed medications, here are the most important ASC cardiology updates from February.
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9 new ASCs in February
Here are nine new ASCs opened or announced in February:
Software malfunction caused EHR vendor Veradigm to overstate revenue by $20M
A software error caused Veradigm, the EHR vendor formerly known as Allscripts, to overstate its revenue by about $20 million over the past six quarters, the company said.
Why physicians may hide mental illness
Nearly half of physicians reported feeling they met the criteria for a psychiatric disorder during medical school but did not seek treatment, possibly due to mental health stigma, Medscape reported.
10 best, worst cities for sleep, per US News
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the 10 best and worst cities for sleep based on environmental factors.
Orlando Health hospital names chief nursing officer
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Fla., has named Jennifer Stoeke, MSN, BSN, assistant vice president and chief nursing officer.
Struggling Colorado hospital lacked departmental budgets, interim CEO says
John Gardner, the interim CEO of Leadville, Colo.-based St. Vincent Health, is placing the blame for the hospital’s struggling financial situation on prior management—the hospital did not have departmental budgets, properly registered physicians or mon…
Boston health system names COO
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has named Ryan Boxill, PhD, its executive vice president and chief operating officer, the Everett Independent reported.
Lahey Hospital names president
Susan Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, was named president of Burlington, Mass.-based Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
Physician rejects board settlement over COVID-19 misinformation claims
A Texas physician accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation has rejected a disciplinary settlement with the state medical board, The Texan reported March 1.
