Category: ROOT

Lean methodology reduces surgical residency hours: Study

A new study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that applying Lean methodology to surgical residency programs reduces work hours and improves program efficiency. 

Where ASCs boomed in 2024

While high-population states like California and Texas saw more ASC growth in 2024, southern states like Florida, Alabama and North Carolina punched well above their weight in new ASCs. 

MedHQ names new CEO

MedHQ, a healthcare advisory and administrative service provider, has named Erik Miller CEO, effective in early 2025.

MedHQ names new CEO

MedHQ, a healthcare advisory and administrative service provider, has named Erik Miller CEO, effective in early 2025.

Former physician and wife sentenced in opioid distribution, healthcare fraud scheme

A former Huntsville, Ala., family physician and her wife were sentenced in federal court for drug crimes, healthcare fraud and COVID-19 disaster relief fraud Dec. 18, WHNT reported Dec. 19. 

Healthcare cybersecurity in 2025: 3 things to know

Cyberattacks and data breaches have become increasingly common across the healthcare sector, a trend that is likely to continue into 2025.

What 219 executives told Becker's about leadership this year

Hospital and health system CEOs lead organizations that deliver critical patient care and drive innovation. This year, 219 healthcare executives took time to share their thoughts on healthcare leadership with Becker’s. 

UC Davis Health releases documentary

 
UC Davis Health has released a new documentary chronicling a family’s journey from Taiwan to Northern California to enroll their 2-year-old son in a clinical trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

HCA pulls zoning application for Virginia ASC

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has withdrawn the zoning application for its planned Middle Virginia Surgicenter in Hanover, Va., after a lengthy certificate-of-need approval process, Richmond Biz Sense reported Dec. 19. 

Sentara Health taps new CFO

Hampton Roads, Va.-based Sentara Health has appointed Melinda Hancock executive vice president and CFO, effective Jan. 1.