Category: ROOT

Every CMS 1-star hospital in New York, ranked by profitability

New York holds more CMS one-star hospitals than any state, the most in the nation.

9 new joint-venture ASC updates

Here are 9 joint-venture ASC deals Becker’s has reported since Dec. 27:

7 recent hospital, health system CEO moves

The following hospital and health system CEO moves have been reported by Becker’s since Jan. 17. 

More hospitals, physicians charging for patient email inquiries

With electronic health communications on the rise, more health providers are beginning to charge patients for patient email inquiries, The New York Times reported Jan. 24.

High supply expenses dent positive operating income for Stamford Health

Stamford (Conn.) Health continued to report positive operating income in 2022 even as expenses climbed, notably with supplies.

Social inflation adds up to 11% to physician malpractice claims: report 

Social inflation accounts for up to 11 percent of losses related to physician malpractice claims, according to the “Social Inflation and Loss Development Report” from Moore Actuarial Consulting. 

20 best online master's in nursing programs, per US News

U.S. News & World Report released its 2023 rankings for the best online master’s in nursing programs on Jan. 24. 

The CEOs who 'unretired'

A number of retired CEOs have sprung back on the scene in recent months, typically taking the reins at small community hospitals. 

How much alcohol physicians drink: Medscape

Twenty-seven percent of physicians consume less than one drink a week, according to Medscape’s “Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2023,” released Jan. 20. 

What 4 ASC chains have done in 2023

Here are 11 updates on USPI, HCA Healthcare, SCA Health and GI Alliance one month into 2023.