Hospitals and health systems are increasingly looking to ASCs for joint venture partnerships as surgical procedures and patient preferences shift to the outpatient setting. In fact, according to a Jan. 4 VMG Health survey of 141 health system executives, including…
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Here are five hospital deals Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 1. Philadelphia-based Temple Health has acquired Redeemer Health’s 20% stake in Chestnut Hill Hospital, giving the academic system an 80% ownership interest in the hospital. With the…
There were a total of 50,555 malpractice and disciplinary action reports in 2024, with 39,167 adverse action reports and remaining 11,388 medical malpractice payment reports according to an analysis from Claggett, Sykes & Garza Trial Lawyers. Here’s a breakdown of…
Lakeland, Fla.-based Watson Clinic has added Austin Bowyer, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Bowyer is an anesthesiologist and will provide care to patients at Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health and the Watson Clinic Surgery Center in Lakeland, Fla., according to…
John Zerwas, MD, an anesthesiologist and seven-term state representative, is set to be the next chancellor of the University of Texas in Austin, the Austin American-Stateman reported Aug. 19. Dr. Zerwas also currently serves as the executive vice chancellor for…
A recent outbreak of fungal meningitis cases in the U.S. has been tied to a single center in Matamoros, Mexico, where affected individuals received epidural anesthesia, according to a July report published by the CDC. Here are 10 things to…
Healthcare marketers and digital leaders face rising patient expectations, evolving AI-driven search behavior and constant pressure to deliver results with fewer resources. In this session, leaders from Banner Health, NorthBay Health and Mount Sinai Health System will share how they…
Sep 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Chris Pace
VP of Healthcare Industry at SearchStax
Aaron Watkins
AVP of Digital Strategy at NorthBay Health
John Davey
Vice President, Marketing Technology at Mount Sinai Health System
Nearly 90% of U.S. health systems are using AI — yet many still lack the resources to pinpoint opportunities with a clear return on investment. Without defined ROI metrics and proven enterprise impact, AI projects risk being stalled or cut.…
Oct 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Dr. Jamie Colbert
Chief Medical Officer, Commure
Gian Varbaro, MD
Chief Medical Officer & VP Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD
System Chief Medical Information Officer, Valley Health System
Murali Athuluri
Chief Information Officer, North East Medical Services
SGMC Cardiothoracic Surgery has added Guilherme De Oliveira, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. De Oliveira is a cardiothoracic surgeon with a focus on treating coronary artery disease, valve disorders and arrhythmias, according to an Aug. 18 news release from…
Burnout, pay cuts and workforce shortages are driving anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists out of the field, worsening staffing shortages and straining surgery access nationwide. More than 40% of anesthesia professionals are considering leaving their current roles within two…