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New York ASC market: 5 updates in the last 60 days

From breast cancer pavilion to an ASC expansion, here are five New York ASC updates Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 14. 

Public health failures spurred RSV surge, nurses say

The notion that rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus are due to children’s lack of exposure amid masking and stay-at-home orders is “flawed conjecture that is not based on science,” National Nurses United said Nov. 14.

Michelle Blakely takes reins of 2 Advocate hospitals

Michelle Blakely, PhD, has assumed her new role as president of Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Ill., and Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago.

Loma Linda University Medical Center enjoys upgraded debt rating from Fitch

Fitch Ratings upgraded the debt outlook for Loma Linda (Calif.) University Medical Center as the hospital group’s new location shows solid operating performance in a high-growth area.

MGMA urges Congress to address Medicare payment cuts

The Medical Group Management Association wrote a letter urging members of Congress to address the upcoming physician Medicare payment cuts, according to a Nov. 14 email sent to Becker’s.

William Petasnick, former Froedtert CEO, dies at 76

William “Bill” Petasnick, former president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health, died Nov. 8 at age 76, according to his obituary.

Ascension hospital, nurses disagree over wages

Members of the Michigan Nurses Association are seeking more from Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., when it comes to issues at the bargaining table, including wages.     

Long-term care planning lacking for Americans with disabilities: 6 things to know

Experts and advocates warn that a lack of long-term planning, coupled with a flawed social safety net, could create a crisis where people with disabilities are no longer able to live independently, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 11. 

MD Anderson, Exscientia collaborate on AI-powered drug development

Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is collaborating with artificial intelligence company Exscientia to develop new oncology treatments.

Lehigh Valley reports $23M net loss in 2022 as expenses rise, investments decline

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, which operates 13 hospitals and numerous other clinical care sites in Eastern Pennsylvania, reported a net loss of $23.6 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, amid higher labor costs and lo…