Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has received regulatory approval to open a $30.13 million ASC in Greensboro, N.C., according to a Nov. 18 report from the Winston-Salem Journal.
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WHO convening 300 scientists to identify pandemic-capable pathogens
The World Health Organization is convening more than 300 scientists to update its list of pathogens most likely to cause future outbreaks or pandemics. The priority pathogen list is meant to guide global investments, and research and development on vac…
‘It’s what the community needs’: Phoenix Children’s CEO on continued growth through challenging times
Over the last two decades, Robert L. Meyer has led Phoenix Children’s with a growth mindset.
3 physician burnout prevention strategies
Luis Garcia, MD, president of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health, shared three well-being priorities that can reduce physician burnout on a Becker’s webinar, sponsored by the American Medical Association.
1st treatment plan for onset of Type 1 diabetes to cost $194K
The nation’s first drug approved to delay the onset of stage 3 Type 1 diabetes is expected to cost $13,850 per vial, the drugmaker said Nov. 18.
Maine hospital nurses to see 10%-11% wage increase over 3 years
Members of the Maine State Nurses Association have approved a new contract with Millinocket (Maine) Regional Hospital that includes raises.
The state of hospital executive burnout
Among healthcare C-suite executives, burnout appears to be on the rise, according to a survey from executive search firm WittKieffer.
Why Epic won’t invest in other companies
Epic has entered into big partnerships this year with Amazon Web Services and Google, and added capabilities to the MyChart app. The company also joined the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement to improve health data interoperability and lau…
Intermountain’s income hits $2.2B
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare reported higher year-over-year net income for the nine months ending Sept. 30 after completing the acquisition of Broomfield, Colo.-based SCL Health on March 31.
SCA Health leader talks keys to success
Health provider SCA Health has 89 ASCs on Newsweek’s list of the best ASCs in the nation in 2022. Its vice president of marketing, communications and events, Blair Primis, shared some of the organization’s keys to success with Becker’s.
