Category: ROOT

CEOs are starting their jobs at younger ages

Among S&P 500 companies, the average age of CEOs at appointment was younger in 2022 than the year prior, according to a report released Feb. 13 by leadership advisory firm Spencer Stuart.

Justice Department recovered $1.7B in healthcare false claims settlements in 2022 

Of the $2.2 billion in false claims settlements the Justice Department reported in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, $1.7 billion involved healthcare organizations, the department said Feb. 7. 

Florida physician group to pay $2M to resolve false claims allegations

Orlando-based physician group Florida Cardiology and 10 physicians will pay $2 million to resolve allegations that they submitted inflated claims to Medicare and Medicaid, the Justice Department said Feb. 13. 

4 things health, wellness professionals do to combat burnout

Four common themes emerged from a poll asking 30 individuals who work in health and wellness about what they do to prevent burnout, according to a Feb. 11 report from CNBC. 

US senator probes Ascension, alleging it operates 'like a private equity fund'

Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin is probing St. Louis-based Ascension — which operates 33 facilities in her state — alleging the health system is acting on private, not public, interests. 

How 2 HSS leaders work to secure success in ASCs

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was named the best hospital for orthopedic surgery in 2022 and 2023, and two leaders of the organization recently joined Becker’s to share how they would ensure success at ASCs.

5 gastroenterologists to know

Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:

UHS, LVHN team up for behavioral health joint venture in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania-based health systems Lehigh Valley Health Network and Universal Health Services have partnered to build a behavioral health hospital in the state’s Hanover Township.

Devicemakers look to secure their products amid wave of attacks

As hospitals deal with increasingly sophisticated ransomware and cybercriminal organizations, medical devicemakers are working to protect their devices from hackers, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 13.

A road map to running a strong ASC, per 5 orthopedic leaders

From benchmarking to “SMART” goals, five orthopedic specialists recently connected with Becker’s to share what they would add to their own successful ASC management cheat sheet.