Although the supply of orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. is low, the specialty remains attractive for private equity investors, according to a report in the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation.
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Providence expands education program for 100,000 employees
Providence, a 52-hospital organization with system offices in Renton, Wash., and Irvine, Calif., has launched an expanded education program with Guild, a career opportunity platform.
UNC Health Rex appoints new CFO for Triangle East region
Raleigh, N.C.-based UNC Health Rex has appointed Benjamin Mathew as CFO and vice president of Triangle East, which includes hospitals and clinics operated both by UNC Health Rex and UNC Health Johnston.
Idaho's Kootenai Health advances nonprofit conversion with white paper
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health has taken another step forward in its proposal to convert from a public health system to a private nonprofit entity.
$5.6M paid for Colorado medical office building
A medical office building in Erie, Colo., was acquired by a private real estate company for $5.6 million, REBusiness Online reported Feb. 21.
Michigan hospital names president
Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, based in Iron Mountain, Mich., has named Amanda Shelast its permanent president.
Little Company of Mary Sisters passes Indiana hospital to Deaconess
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, based in Jasper, Ind., has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System, the Dubois County Free Press reported Feb. 21.
U of Utah Health CIO wins HIMSS changemaker award
Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health CIO Donna Roach has been awarded with the 2023 HIMSS John A. Page Distinguished Fellows Service Changemaker award.
AMA shares 3 tips for preventing violence in hospitals
Violent attacks against medical professionals have increased, and hospitals are focusing even more intently on keeping their workers safe. To that end, the American Medical Association recently shared three tips for preventing violence in hospitals.
Drugmakers postpone lidocaine resupply dates
Several drugmakers are postponing their lidocaine resupply dates, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
