The Medical Group Management Association wrote a letter urging members of Congress to address the upcoming physician Medicare payment cuts, according to a Nov. 14 email sent to Becker’s.
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William Petasnick, former Froedtert CEO, dies at 76
William “Bill” Petasnick, former president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health, died Nov. 8 at age 76, according to his obituary.
Ascension hospital, nurses disagree over wages
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association are seeking more from Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., when it comes to issues at the bargaining table, including wages.
Long-term care planning lacking for Americans with disabilities: 6 things to know
Experts and advocates warn that a lack of long-term planning, coupled with a flawed social safety net, could create a crisis where people with disabilities are no longer able to live independently, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 11.
MD Anderson, Exscientia collaborate on AI-powered drug development
Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is collaborating with artificial intelligence company Exscientia to develop new oncology treatments.
Lehigh Valley reports $23M net loss in 2022 as expenses rise, investments decline
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, which operates 13 hospitals and numerous other clinical care sites in Eastern Pennsylvania, reported a net loss of $23.6 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, amid higher labor costs and lo…
87% of New Jersey patients want physician oversight in anesthesia
Eighty-seven percent of surveyed New Jersey patients support having an anesthesiologist overseeing anesthesia care, according to survey results reported by TAPintoRahway on Nov. 12.
Weill Cornell Medicine executive vice provost retires
Stephen Cohen retired as executive vice provost of New York City-based Weill Cornell Medicine on Sept. 30. He spent 16 years in the role.
General Catalyst adds UC Davis Health to list of health system partners
UC Davis Health has joined the growing list of healthcare systems to partner with venture capital firm General Catalyst to focus on digital medicine transformation strategy.
$30M in ASC transactions in 15 days
Here are three ASC transactions since Nov. 1 totaling more than $30 million:
