Cleveland Clinic London appointed three leaders to new roles on its executive team.
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West Virginia hospital group secures $1.2M in funding for addiction center
West Virginia, which was ranked 47th in states in terms of overall health by the United Health Foundation, has secured $1.2 million in congressional funding to help toward addiction treatment at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston operated by Thomas Hea…
ASCA to reintroduce Medicare outpatient surgery legislation in Congress
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is seeking to reintroduce the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2021 in the 118th congressional session, ASC Focus reported in December.
Inflation slowed more than expected in November, CPI report reveals
The Consumer Price Index, a measure of what consumers pay for goods and services, rose 7.1 percent year over year; the report showed a dramatic drop from the October mark of 7.7 percent.
Diversity rises in medical schools: 5 takeaways
In the 2022-2023 academic year, U.S. medical schools continued to see more diversity among enrollees, according to data released Dec. 13 by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Northwell hospital partners with emergency communication app
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.-based Phelps Hospital, a part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has selected mobile communications tool Twiage to help the hospital’s emergency department effectively communicate.
NBA star launches VR program for pediatric cancer patients in US
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has launched his “I am Ready” project in the U.S., designed to bring virtual reality to pediatric cancer patients, NBA.com reported Dec. 12.
5 gastroenterology ASCs to know
Here are five ASCs specializing in gastroenterology that were among Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023” list:
How to tackle shortages, competition and 10 more supply chain updates
Here are 11 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know reported by Becker’s since Dec. 6:
10 Surgery Partners updates in 2022
Surgery Partners has 4,600 physicians and more than 180 locations in its portfolio. Here are 10 updates on the ASC chain that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 10:
