The American Hospital Association has elected Joseph Impicciche, CEO of St. Louis-based Ascension, to fill a vacancy on its board of trustees, the advocacy group’s most important policy making body.
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St. Charles names CEO
Steve Gordon, MD, was named president and CEO of Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System.
The US is failing when it comes to cardiovascular health: Report
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for the U.S., but the nation continues to lag behind in addressing it — 27 states have even received grades of “D” or “F” for cardiovascular outcomes.
Viewpoint: Physicians should shift the way they talk about diabetes
Nearly 38 million people in the U.S. are living with diabetes. It is a chronic health condition physicians receive copious training around, yet treating patients without stigma-centric language is not part of it, according to Mihail Zilbermint, MD, a p…
New York medical center receives $2M for GI services expansion
New York City-based Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has received a $2 million grant to expand its gastroenterology services, according to a Feb. 27 report from the Brooklyn Paper.
4 states seeking less regulations for physician assistants
The following states have proposed legislation that places less restrictions on physician assistants, as reported by Becker’s:
Hims & Hers reports 94% jump in revenue
Digital health and wellness platform Him & Hers reported revenue of $526.9 million for 2022, a 94 percent year-over-year increase.
4 new cardiology ASCs⎮March 2023
Here are four new cardiology ASCs that were announced or opened this month:
Walmart, CareSource partner to fight health disparities
Retail giant Walmart and managed care company CareSource are entering a three-year partnership aiming to address racial disparities and health inequities.
Washington hospital plans $65M upgrade
South Bend, Wash.-based Willapa Harbor Hospital is planning to build a $65 million facility on a recently purchased 20-acre plot of land in Raymond, Wash., The Daily World reported Feb. 27.
