Members of Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania began a five-day strike Feb. 17 at Geisinger’s Luzerne County facilities in Pennsylvania, union and health system spokespeople confirmed to Becker’s.
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Is the physician workforce headed towards 'disenfranchisement and marginalization'?
Harry Severance, MD, adjunct assistant professor at Durham, N.C.-based Duke University School of Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss five major issues he predicts will change the physician workforce by 2030.
Ohio hospital taps chief nurse as CEO
Columbus-based OhioHealth has appointed Paula Stabler, MSN, RN, as CEO of Van Wert (Ohio) Hospital.
The battleground states for anesthesia time limits
In late 2024, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed a policy that would have imposed time limits on anesthesia reimbursements in Missouri, New York, and Connecticut. Following strong opposition from physicians, patients and industry groups, Anthem rev…
DOGE clears legal hurdle; Trump signs IVF order: 4 federal updates
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied a request from 14 Democratic state attorneys general to immediately enforce broad restrictions against the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, The Hill reported Feb. 18.
The next 5 years: Game-changing tech for ASCs
From artificial intelligence to developments in robotic surgery, technology continues to reshape the ASC industry in new and dynamic ways.
CHS' net operating margin slides to -2.9% with $362M loss: 8 things to know
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems reported an operating income of $542 million (4.3% margin) in 2024, down from a $957 million gain (7.7% margin) in 2023, according to financial results published Feb. 18.
Maine hospital names chief philanthropy officer
David Hall has been appointed chief philanthropy officer of York (Maine) Hospital.
Walgreens private equity deal 'alive' again: Report
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance and take it private is still possible, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18.
Healthcare execs confront safety as a purpose
Surveying the U.S. healthcare landscape, some leaders are wondering, what if safety was valued as a purpose, rather than a priority?
