The average contract labor spend among hospitals more than doubled between 2011 and 2020, with many hospitals and health systems now making concerted efforts to curb this expense category.
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8 recent hospital, health system COO moves
Here are eight hospital and health system COO moves that have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 1:
Organ transplants hit record high in 2022: 3 notes
A record 42,887 organ transplants were performed in the U.S. last year, up 3.7 percent from 2021, according to preliminary data the United Network for Organ Sharing shared Jan. 10.
MaineHealth nurse retires after 40 years
After 40 years of service, a nurse at Pen Bay Medical Center, part of Portland-based MaineHealth, retired Jan. 6, the Courier-Gazette reported.
Tenet to sell California hospital
John Muir Health has entered into a definitive agreement with Tenet Healthcare to acquire sole ownership of San Ramon (Calif.) Regional Medical Center.
Alphabet healthcare unit lays off 15% of staff
Verily, the healthcare unit of parent company Alphabet, is cutting more than 200 jobs, or about 15 percent of its staff, The Wall Street Journal first reported Jan. 11.
Ardent Health launches innovation studio
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services partnered with SwitchPoint Ventures to launch an innovation studio focused on healthcare delivery and administration.
Northwell rolls out AI chatbot for pregnant patients
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has rolled out Northwell Health Pregnancy Chats, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to provide medical advice to pregnant patients.
Key technological advancements ASC leaders are eyeing in 2023
Seven ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the technological developments they’re most excited about this year.
Merit-based incentive payment systems in 2023: What anesthesiologists need to know
The merit-based incentive payment systems program is now in its eighth year of operation, and Tony Mira, CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, laid out what anesthesiologists need to know this year about the program in a December blog post.&nbs…
