Category: ROOT

USPI looking to fill 12 open administrative positions

The largest ASC network in the U.S., United Surgical Partners International, currently has 12 open administrative positions across nine states.

Iowa’s growing ASC presence: 4 new projects in 60 days

From an ASC relocation to a new foot surgery center, here are four new Iowa ASC projects Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 9. 

HHS to partner with health systems on national patient safety alliance

HHS is partnering with some of the country’s largest health systems on a national alliance to advance patient safety that will launch next year. 

Teladoc reaches 50M visits

Telehealth company Teladoc has reached the 50 million visit milestone, and a quarter of Americans now have access to Teladoc through their employer or health plan.

Ohio hospital to close award-winning heart surgery program after 23 years

Sandusky, Ohio-based Firelands Regional Medical Center is closing its award-winning open heart surgery program after 23 years, the Sandusky Register reported Nov. 15.

U of California physicians hold rallies to support bargaining

Resident physicians and fellows, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, participated in rallies Nov. 16 at University of California campuses amid contract negotiations.

Uber Health looking to expand medical delivery, healthcare ride services

Uber Health is looking to expand its platforms as it sees an increased demand for medical device delivery services and healthcare rideshare services, Yahoo Finance reported Nov. 16. 

9 New York hospitals fall short on giving back to community by $727M: Lown Institute

Nine New York hospitals out of a study of 21 are failing to invest in their communities in an amount equal to the tax breaks they receive on a federal, state and local level, the Lown Institute reported Nov. 16. 

Largest ASC chains by number of physicians

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare, is the largest ASC chain in the country by centers and number of physicians. 

‘Hire for passion and potential’: Cedar Sinai supply chain VP on priorities, challenges and listening

As a supply chain leader, Motz Feinberg isn’t just focused on getting product to the point of care. The vice president of supply chain at Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai Health System is also intent on guiding and leveraging other leaders’ understanding…