UPMC Cole Hospital, a 25-bed facility in Coudersport, Pa., plans to shutter its three-bed obstetrics unit, effective April 7, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Nicklaus Children's partners with Florida International University: 3 notes
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine have formed an academic affiliation to expand pediatric medical training in the region.
Arizona VA expands cardiology care
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has expanded cardiology services.
GLP-1s and colonoscopy: 3 notes
The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is likely to increase the risks of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy, according to a study published Feb. 12 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Physicians sound the alarm on 'dangerous' payer behavior
Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens.
America's priciest health conditions
The cost of healthcare in the U.S. varies dramatically based on condition and geography, with some states spending thousands more per capita than others, according to research published Feb. 14 in JAMA Network.
USPI added 57 ASCs in 2024: 5 things to know
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International – the ASC arm of Tenet Healthcare — added 57 ASCs in 2024, further solidifying its market position as the largest ASC chain.
Vanderbilt University Hospital chief nurse to retire
Robin Steaban, MSN, RN, will retire in November as chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., after more than 35 years with the health system.
Why independent practice is under pressure and what comes next
The physician workforce is facing a period of rapid change, with independent practices under increasing pressure, alternative employment opportunities shifting and patient access to care at risk.
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary: 10 takeaways for ASCs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote.
