New studies from researchers at the University of Michigan suggest Americans’ access to timely and affordable surgical care is dwindling.
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Nemours Children's names cardiothoracic surgery chief
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health has named Aaron Eckhauser, MD, chief of cardiothoracic surgery, chair of cardiovascular medicine and executive director of the Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center in Wilmington, Del.
2 staff retention pitfalls to avoid, per Houston Methodist's CHRO
Michael Brown joined Houston Methodist in April 2023 as senior vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer, and he has worked on various workforce engagement and retention initiatives.
What's going on with office-based procedures? 5 notes
As more high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to ASCs, some less-invasive procedures have transitioned into office-based settings.
Lifepoint Utah hospital taps 'boomerang' CEO
Mark Holyoak, BSN, has been named CEO of Castleview Hospital in Price, Utah, a role he also held from 2011 to 2018.
ASCs see their future in minimally invasive procedures
As ASC leaders and physicians evaluate what the future of growth in the industry looks like, many see the expansion of minimally invasive surgeries as a key factor in ASCs’ success over the next several years.
What Bon Secours Mercy CEO says 'dooms' partnerships to failure
Health systems often relinquish too much responsibility and oversight in their partnerships, John Starcher, president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health, told Becker’s.
Boston Scientific recalls Accolade pacemakers
Boston Scientific has recalled its Accolade pacemaker devices due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the devices to enter safety mode, requiring replacement.
Budget woes slow IT modernization for rural healthcare: Report
Rural healthcare providers are struggling to modernize their IT infrastructure, with 81% citing budget constraints as the biggest obstacle to adopting new technologies, according to a Feb. 21 report from Black Book Research.
PA pay, by state
Compensation for physician assistants/associates varies by state, with California PAs earning the highest average income in 2023 at $143,074 — an 11.5% increase from 2019, according to a report released Feb. 24 by the National Commission on Certificati…
