Category: ROOT

Health tech company will be biggest in the world, VC investors say

A health tech startup will one day be the “biggest company in the world,” according to two investment partners with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

5 CMS updates for ASC leaders to know

From the inclusion of new procedures to a physician pay cut, here are five critical CMS updates for ASC leaders. 

Henry Ford Health partners with tech company Arcascope to help shift workers sleep better

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is partnering with digital health company Arcascope to improve the circadian rhythms of its healthcare workers.

Mount Sinai Hospital debt ratings confirm ‘A’ grade, stable outlook

New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital has had various debt obligations affirmed as an “A” rating amid stable operating performance and because of its dominant position within its wider health system, Fitch Ratings said Nov. 16.

USPI looking to fill 12 open administrative positions

The largest ASC network in the U.S., United Surgical Partners International, currently has 12 open administrative positions across nine states.

Iowa’s growing ASC presence: 4 new projects in 60 days

From an ASC relocation to a new foot surgery center, here are four new Iowa ASC projects Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 9. 

HHS to partner with health systems on national patient safety alliance

HHS is partnering with some of the country’s largest health systems on a national alliance to advance patient safety that will launch next year. 

Teladoc reaches 50M visits

Telehealth company Teladoc has reached the 50 million visit milestone, and a quarter of Americans now have access to Teladoc through their employer or health plan.

Ohio hospital to close award-winning heart surgery program after 23 years

Sandusky, Ohio-based Firelands Regional Medical Center is closing its award-winning open heart surgery program after 23 years, the Sandusky Register reported Nov. 15.

U of California physicians hold rallies to support bargaining

Resident physicians and fellows, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, participated in rallies Nov. 16 at University of California campuses amid contract negotiations.