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A new HCAHPS survey for a new year
As the calendar turns to 2025, the biggest changes are coming to the HCAHPS survey since the advent of the national patient experience measurement system in 2006.
The anesthesia opportunity in front of ASC leaders in 2025
ASCs are likely to face continuing anesthesia problems into 2025, but there are potential models and solutions for physicians and centers.
Sutter Health to open 1 million square feet of ambulatory space
Sutter Health unveiled plans to develop approximately 1 million square feet across two healthcare campuses in Santa Clara, Calif., as part of an anticipated $800 million investment.
Chief pharmacy officer moves from ChristianaCare to Penn State Health
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has named Sam Wetherill, PharmD, as its next vice president and chief pharmacy officer, effective Dec. 30.
Mass General Brigham hospital nurses reach labor deal
Registered nurses at Mass General Brigham’s Salem (Mass.) Hospital have reached a tentative labor contract with management.
Healthcare spending grew 7.5% in 2023: 8 things to know
In 2023, U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.9 trillion, reflecting a 7.5% increase — up from 4.6% growth the year prior — according to a new CMS analysis published online Dec. 18 by Health Affairs.
Device company to pay $1.67M for alleged kickbacks to ophthalmology practices
Device company ASD Specialty Healthcare, doing business as Besse Medical, has agreed to pay $1.67 million to resolve allegations it provided inventory management systems to ophthalmology practices at no cost to induce them to purchase drugs from Besse….
FDA deputy commissioner to step down
FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Namandjé Bumpus, PhD, is stepping down from her role, marking one of the first significant leadership departures at the agency by the end of year, Inside Health Policy reported Dec. 17.
UnityPoint Health's operating margin improved to 4.2% in Q3
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health reported an operating income of $54 million (4.2% margin) in the third quarter of 2024, up from a $16.4 million operating loss (-1.4% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Nov. 25 finan…
