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8 hospitals, health systems opening ASCs

Here are eight hospitals and health systems that have opened or have plans to open ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 18:

How Walgreens shifted its focus from pharmacies to physicians

Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer had to convince her board of her plans to shift the company’s focus from retail pharmacies to medical clinics, even taking the directors on a tour of a VillageMD practice, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb 19.

Surgeries cost far more at hospitals in networks vs. independent facilities, study finds

The prices for surgical procedures at hospitals in networks are far higher than at independent hospitals, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

Court ruling reverses Pennsylvania hospital's nonprofit status

Pottstown (Pa.) Hospital is back on the tax rolls after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court reversed its nonprofit status, The Mercury reported Feb. 19.

6 healthcare jobs Amazon is hiring for this month

Despite broader challenges in the tech industry, Amazon continues its push into healthcare. Here are six healthcare jobs the technology giant is hiring for.

Hospitals, health systems implementing new EHR systems

Here are hospitals and health systems that have implemented new EHR systems or announced plans to do so since Dec. 30:

Mississippi House approves $80M for hospitals in 'Band-Aid' solution

The Mississippi House of Representatives approved $80 million in funding for the state’s cash-strapped hospitals, according to a Feb. 16 Mississippi Today report.

Mark Cuban's low-cost pharmacy to partner with independent pharmacists

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. announced that it is working on a new program to partner with independent pharmacists in an effort to increase access and affordability of prescription drugs.

53 hospitals and health systems with spine and neurosurgery programs to watch

Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release its hospitals and health systems with spine and neurosurgery programs to watch. The hospitals and health systems featured on this list have earned recognition nationally as having top spine and neurosurger…

10 providers seeking RCM talent

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.