Today's Top 20 Stories
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Healthcare's job market: 5 fast facts
Despite the unpredictable job market in the U.S., healthcare has remained relatively consistent as a leading sector for growth. -
ChristianaCare, Atlas to develop East Coast ASC network
Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare and surgery center development company Atlas Healthcare Partners partnered to develop an ASC network across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. -
Idaho ASC suffers data breach
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health experienced a data security incident that may have affected patient and staff information.
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Murder convict escapes custody at UNC Gastroenterology
An inmate convicted of murder escaped a prison van that was transporting him to an appointment at Hillsborough, N.C.-based UNC Gastroenterology, according to an Aug. 13 report from the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald. -
Texas university launches CRNA program
Fairfield (Conn.) University has expanded its nurse anesthesia program to its campus in Austin, Texas, according to an Aug. 12 report from NBC affiliate KXAN. -
Cardiology No. 2 in healthcare AI use
Cardiology trails only radiology as the specialty with the highest number of AI algorithms cleared by the FDA. -
48,000 patients' data breached in Florida ASC hack
A Florida health center confirmed that patients' data was accessed by an unauthorized party in a breach that took place earlier this year, according to an article by lawyer Richard Console published in JD Supra on Aug. 12.
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HCA wins ASC approval after 3rd CON application, despite Bon Secours pushback
Last month, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare received certificate-of-need approval to develop an ASC in Hanover, Va., after two consecutive rejections by state health authorities, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13. -
Planned ASC aims to address 'deeply troubling disparity' in Chicago
Cook County (Ill.) Health plans to open a new ASC in early 2025 on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, reported WBEZ Chicago Aug. 8 -
'The best study is the status quo': How CRNAs can work independently to alleviate provider shortages
In 2024, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have removed practice restrictions from certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing them to practice independently with fewer physician oversight requirements. -
Gastroenterologist named chief digital and technology officer at Hospital for Special Surgery
Ashis Barad, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist, was named the first chief digital and transformation officer at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.
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ASC leader pay soars
ASC leaders reported big earnings growth in the last year with more than three quarters now earning six figures, according to OR Manager. -
ASCs vs. HOPDs in 5 numbers
Here are five numbers illustrating differences in reimbursement, cost savings and national footprints of ASCs compared to hospital outpatient departments. -
8 ASCs running or starting robot programs this year
Here are eight ASC that have started robot programs, or are planning to start them, this year, as reported by Becker's: -
2 families sue New Hampshire hospital following patient deaths
Two families have filed separate lawsuits against Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center after their family members allegedly died during heart surgery, according to an Aug. 8 report from The New Hampshire Union Leader. -
Ohio medical building sells for $40M
A medical office building in Cincinnati has sold for $40 million, the region's most expensive publicly disclosed office transaction of the year, according to an Aug. 12 report from the Cincinnati Business Courier. -
Utah Gastroenterology expands with new hire
Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12. -
18 JV deals in the ASC world this year
Joint venture deals are heating up in the ASC space. Here are 18 JVC deals so far this year, as reported by Becker's: -
5 hospital bankruptcy updates to know
Healthcare bankruptcies have been spiking as debt levels and interest rates rise. -
10 best states to live in
Massachusetts was named the best state to live in, propelled by its healthcare system and education quality, according to Wallethub's 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12.
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