Monkeypox eradication in the U.S. is unlikely in the near future, as experts anticipate low-level transmission will continue indefinitely, according to a CDC technical brief published Sept. 29.
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4 ASC acquisitions, partnerships
Here are three acquisitions and partnerships involving ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 12:
MetroHealth delays new hospital opening
Cleveland-based MetroHealth moved back the opening of its new Glick Center hospital to Nov. 5, cleveland.com reported Oct. 5.
Multimillion-dollar gene therapies are ‘in the right ballpark’: drugmaker exec
BlueBird Bio’s two drugs for rare diseases that each cost about $3 million — the most expensive drugs on the market — are fairly priced, the chief operating officer at a rival drugmaker told Bloomberg in an Oct. 5 report.
How hospital CIOs, IT leaders prepared for the new information-blocking rule
A new rule went into effect Oct. 6 that allows patients complete access to their electronic health records, without unreasonable delay or costs.
3 obstacles to revenue cycle management partnerships
The Health Management Academy identified three major obstacles to revenue cycle management partnerships and how health systems can address them.
UCHealth hospital plans $280M expansion
Loveland, Colo.-based UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies will embark on a $280 million expansion of its campus, including a new patient tower.
The effect of CommonSpirit’s IT issues: EHR outages and rescheduled appointments
Chicago-based CommonSpirit, the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the U.S., has confirmed a cybersecurity incident has disrupted medical services, IT systems and EHR systems at its facilities across the country.
Kaiser Permanente’s chief digital officer leaves for role at Target
Prat Vemana, Kaiser Permanente’s senior vice president and chief digital officer, is leaving the health system for a role at Target.
‘Just hiring staff’ is ineffective. Exec from Providence shares tips on effective recruiting
Michael McClain is the executive director of ambulatory surgery at Renton, Wash.-based Providence.
