Becker’s has reported on 58 chief medical officer moves since the start of 2023.
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'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.
What it will take to move cancer care to the home
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham, Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health and Oklahoma City-based OU Health are among the health systems treating cancer patients in the home, but leaders there said cultural and infrastructure changes…
UMass Memorial president on tackling patient flow issues
Emergency department boarding remains at crisis levels even as the pandemic dwindles — and capacity problems will likely persist for hospitals through the next decade.
