Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is using a command center it calls “mission control” to improve its care coordination metrics, according to a Sept. 19 article from the health system.
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Waiting on medical student loan forgiveness? 6 things to know about the process
The Biden administration announced a $20,000-per-individual student loan forgiveness program that will apply to around 8 million students nationwide. Here are six things to know about medical student loan forgiveness, according to a Sept. 27 report fro…
ModMed launches tool to help ophthalmologists maintain reputations
ModMed launched a new marketing service, AMP, that is designed to help ophthalmologists protect their online brand and reputation.
Dickson Medical Associates breaks ground on Tennessee ASC
Dickson (Tenn.) Medical Associates has broken ground on a new ASC on Dickson’s campus, the Dickson Post reported Sept. 28.
Kaiser Permanente, Mass General Brigham announce commitments to ‘Food is Medicine’ programs
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente and Boston-based Mass General Brigham have made financial commitments to implement “Food is Medicine” programming as part of a federal initiative to help national food insecurity.
3 health systems opening hospitals
The following list includes health systems that have opened hospitals, submitted proposals for construction or announced plans to build since Sept. 21:
Instacart Health launches for prescription meal plan, medical supply delivery
Grocery delivery company Instacart has launched Instacart Health to allow healthcare providers to order food and medical supplies for patients as part of their prescribed meal plans or post-hospital discharges.
AARP files lawsuit against Alden Group for neglect, preventable injuries
AARP Foundation and co-counsel attorneys filed a lawsuit against the Alden Group, one of the largest healthcare providers for older adults in Illinois, Sept. 27 for alleged “chronic and intentional understaffing” at its facilities.
The ‘looming’ disruptor of the ASC industry
ASCs nationwide are struggling to recruit and retain amidst the ‘Great Resignation’ and rising operating costs.
5 systems seeking chief quality officers
Below are five hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking chief quality officers.
