Here are four new ASCs in Texas since Aug. 19:
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Staffing, supply chain shortages cost Washington hospitals $1.75B
Washington hospitals suffered “unsustainable” losses in the first six months of 2022. If circumstances do not change, more than 50 percent of the state’s acute hospitals might file for bankruptcy by 2023’s end, according to Eric Lewis, CFO of the state…
30 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since Sept. 30:
BD recalls sterilization containers over infection risk
BD is recalling 17 types of metal containers that hospitals use when sterilizing surgical tools after learning some may be capable of spreading infectious pathogens, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 7.
Why hospitals won’t keep universal masking around forever
Face masks have played a crucial role in reducing COVID-19 transmission in hospitals, but clinical and infection control experts are not convinced the pandemic has set a new precedent for widespread use of facial coverings in healthcare settings.
Brigham and Women’s CFO Daniel Morash weighs in on finance trends, best practices for CFOs
With 2022 coming to a close, CFOs are looking ahead to 2023 and prospective challenges. Daniel Morash, senior vice president of finance and CFO for Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has advice for how best to navigate these challenges.
Former physician who practiced in 3 states admits to criminal HIPAA scheme
Frank Alario, 65, a former physician with medical practices in New Jersey, New York and Florida, on Oct. 7 admitted to wrongfully disclosing patients’ protected health information, according to the Justice Department.
29 healthcare billionaires in the US
From a Regeneron co-founder to a medical equipment firm employee, meet 29 U.S. healthcare billionaires, per Forbes’ real-time net worth tracker:
Education programs can help boost awareness for gender discrimination
Gender discrimination still persists in the workforce, but hospitals and health systems are working to address it, particularly for midcareer women.
Ambulatory cloud EHR company releases new software
EClincalWorks, the largest digital charts company for ambulatory practices, has announced its latest electronic health records software, V12.
