Medical Facilities Corp., which owns controlling interest in four specialty surgical hospitals and one ambulatory surgery center, has announced security holder approval for its conversion to traditional common share structure, according to a Newswire report.
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Malik Juweid, MD, a radiologist and professor at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and the health system are battling over various accusations, including HIPAA violations and patient safety concerns, according to a Des Moines Register news report.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released Partnering to Heal: Teaming Up Against Healthcare-Associated Infections, an interactive computer-based video-simulation training program.
Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of medical transcription, coding, electronic medical records and other value-added IT services for ambulatory surgery centers, is the primary sponsor of an upcoming reception for Dr. Connie Mariano, White House physician for nine years.
Scott James, a smart, hardworking, healthcare-focused professional who recently earned his MBA from Notre Dame is seeking a position in healthcare management and operations.