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Hospitals urge HHS to use pandemic-era policies as springboard for progress

The American Hospital Association is calling on HHS to ensure a smooth transition for healthcare workers and patients as the nation prepares to end the COVID-19 public health emergency directive in May.

16 gastroenterology updates

From new study findings to clinic openings, here are 16 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 24:

How profitable are California's 5-star hospitals?

California holds the most CMS 5-star hospitals of any state, based on five quality categories.

Marshfield Clinic downgraded again amid persistent operating losses

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System has suffered a credit downgrade because of recent operating losses and amid expectations of no immediate financial improvement.

7 things to know about Woolfson Eye Institute

Sandy Springs, Ga.-based Woolfson Eye Institute is a rapidly growing physician-owned practice serving patients in the Southeast. Here are seven things to know about the practice: 

Conemaugh Health taps SSM president to lead hospital, market

Johnstown, Pa.-based Conemaugh Health System has named Rodney Reider market president and CEO of its Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, also in Johnstown, CHNINews reported Feb. 8. 

Illinois hospital names Dr. Kimberley Darey president

Kimberley Darey, MD, has been named president of Elmhurst (Ill.) Hospital, a member of NorthShore University HealthSystem – Edward-Elmhurst Health. 

5 GI device companies to watch in 2023

As the gastroenterology device market continues to grow, here are five companies poised to take over the market in 2023. 

Cardiologist, Iowa board agree to settlement 12 years after misconduct incident

The Iowa State Appeal Board settled a 2020 lawsuit with a cardiologist for releasing information related to an incident that occurred during a 2010 surgery, The Gazette reported Feb. 7.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta cardiologists implant pacemaker into premature baby

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Heart Center successfully inserted a pacemaker into a premature baby.