Category: ROOT

10 top-ranked medical schools for surgeons, per US News

The U.S. may face a shortage of 54,100 to 139,000 physicians by 2033, and access to care in every specialty, and finding and retaining talented medical staff is a top priority for many ASC leaders. 

UPMC, surgeon to pay $8.5M for allegedly performing multiple complex surgeries at once

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, cardiothoracic surgeon James Luketich, MD, and a physicians group will pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of submitting false claims to Medicare and putting patients at risk by failing to fol…

Corewell names hospital president ahead of rebrand

Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (Mich.) has named Daniel Carey, MD, its next president. 

UnityPoint-affiliated hospital taps CEO

Sac City, Iowa-based Loring Hospital has named its interim CEO, Matt Johnson, to the permanent position. 

California hospital CFO resigns after 5 days

Mariposa, Calif.-based John C. Fremont Hospital is again looking for a CFO after Mark Foote resigned after five days on the job, the Mariposa Gazette reported Feb. 23. 

ASCs' reimbursement woes: What's worrying leaders in 2023

ASCs are historically reimbursed at lower levels than hospital outpatient departments, and as operating costs soar, many leaders are worried about how low reimbursements will affect their ability to meet margins. 

El Camino outlook upgraded, ratings affirmed for bonds

Mountain View, Calif.-based El Camino Health saw various bonds affirmed at “AA-” and its rating outlook upgraded to positive amid expectations of improved liquidity, Fitch Ratings said Feb. 27.

30 most stressful cities for workers

If you want a relaxing work environment, you probably shouldn’t move to Texas, according to a recent analysis. 

Pittsburgh system names new COO

Marion McGowan was named senior vice president and COO of Pittsburgh-based St. Clair Health. 

Merged Butler/Excela system facing significant cuts, CEO warns

The newly merged entity created out of the deal between Butler (Pa.) Health System and Greensburg, Pa.-based Excela Health is in financial difficulty and must cut costs, president and CEO Ken DeFurio said in an internal letter to staff.