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42% of hospital staff considering private practice switch, survey finds

Private equity firms are making noise in healthcare with their aggressive acquisition of private practice physicians and 42 percent of hospital employees are considering moving to private practice, mostly due to the need for a better work-life balance,…

17 health systems zeroing in on exec teams, administration in 2023

At least 17 health systems announced changes to executive ranks and administration teams in 2023. 

58 chief medical officer moves in 2023

Becker’s has reported on 58 chief medical officer moves since the start of 2023. 

'Almost biblical in its impact': Physicians balk at CMS' proposed 3.34% pay cut

The American Medical Association and Medical Group Management Association are among the groups raising concerns over CMS’ proposed 2024 Medicare physician payment schedule, which includes a $1.14 (3.34 percent) conversion factor decrease from 2023.

Compounded cardioplegia shortage could create hurdles for hospitals

There are no commercially available solutions of compounded cardioplegia, a drug used to temporarily stop the heart during surgery, after the FDA cited the nation’s only pharmacy that compounded the medication.

Strike nurse faces backlash after viral TikTok

On July 5, a TikTok user posted a video detailing a “day in the life” of a strike nurse. Viewers had mixed opinions. 

Pennsylvania system breaks ground on 14th hospital

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, a 13-hospital system, has started construction on a new hospital and medical office building in Gilbertsville, Pa. 

Illinois hospital taps CEO

Tony Keene was named CEO of Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Ill., local news station WSIL reported July 13. 

Ascension hospital names COO

Anthony Meador is the new chief operating officer at Austin, Texas-based Ascension Seton Medical Center. 

Patients struggle to find affordable insulin despite Eli Lilly price cap: Report

Uninsured Americans are still having challenges accessing affordable insulin, despite Eli Lilly’s decision to cap its generic version, Lispro, at $25 per vial, according to a report Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office released July 13.