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U of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center opens new cardiology facility

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie has opened a new cardiology and pulmonary care practice within its outpatient care center, CityBiz reported Dec. 17. 

Did shifting workforce models really help? 18 APP trends to know

At the beginning of 2024, the problem of low physician workforce numbers was top of mind among leaders and many turned to advanced practice providers to help resolve access issues.

Inside Nemours Children's $430M investment in Florida and Delaware

Nemours Children’s Health is investing $300 million in central Florida over the next four years and $130 million in Delaware in 2025.

Michigan health system appoints global ambassador

Flint, Mich.-based Insight Health System has named Dr. Maliha Hashmi, a leader in AI-driven precision care, health equity and wellness advocacy, as its first global ambassador.

Ascension's $375M sale of 9 hospitals, 2 ASCs approved

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has approved a landmark transaction for Ascension to sell nine hospitals and two ASCs to Prime Healthcare for $375 million.

HCA shakes up leadership: 7 moves in 1 month

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has made seven leadership changes across its hospitals in the last month. 

Congress proposes temporary 2.5% physician pay bump in new healthcare package

Lawmakers have unveiled a comprehensive government funding deal that includes a substantial healthcare package  — proposing a temporary 2.5% increase to the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2025. 

President-elect Trump taps HHS landing team leader: Politico

President-elect Donald Trump has selected John Brooks as the leader of his HHS landing team, Politico reported Dec. 17.

Advocate's $1B investment in Chicago: 5 funding details

Advocate Health Care on Dec. 17 unveiled plans to expand on Chicago’s South Side with $1 billion invested in new facilities and services.

Congress' healthcare package: Key wins for hospitals, telehealth and physician pay

Lawmakers have unveiled a sweeping government funding deal containing a significant healthcare package that would extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities, increase physician reimbursement rates and implement new regulations targeting pharmacy benefit …