A study published Nov. 9 suggests undocumented immigrants in the U.S. help hold up the nation’s healthcare system.
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Pennsylvania hospital selects Meditech Expanse for EHR
Warren (Pa.) General Hospital has selected Meditech Expanse to replace the hospital’s legacy Meditech EHR system and the various platforms used at outpatient clinics.
ASCs look to high-acuity service lines as operating costs skyrocket
As procedures, particularly orthopedic and cardiology cases, migrate to the outpatient setting, many ASC leaders are looking to add high-acuity service lines to meet margins as operating costs soar.
Top 10 states for orthopedic surgeons per capita
Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the U.S., according to Definitive Healthcare’s PhysicianView, which includes data on more than 2 million physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the U.S.
Jump ship or fight misinformation? Physicians debate staying on Twitter
Many physicians and healthcare leaders say they plan to stay on Twitter to counter medical disinformation amid concerns about changes to the platform’s content moderation policy after Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover.
The leadership blindspots that let workplace bullying persist
Creating a safe, healthy workplace where employees can thrive is top of mind for leaders, especially amid the “Great Resignation.” Still, data shows about 30 percent of Americans are bullied at work. That’s because many organizations do not implement s…
CHIME names CIO of the year
Theresa Meadows, BSN, RN, senior vice president and CIO of Fort Worth, Texas-based Cook Children’s Health Care System, has been named CIO of the year by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, HealthTech Magazine reported.
Hospital where nurse called 911 faces accreditation delay
Silverdale, Wash.-based St. Michael Medical Center, where a nurse called emergency services in response to staffing issues, is in the process of ensuring full accreditation after The Joint Commission issued a “preliminary denial of accreditation” in Se…
10 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.
5 fast facts on Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Here are five fast facts on Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic:
