Hospital consolidation continues to reshape the nation's healthcare landscape, with mergers and acquisitions becoming a dominant strategy for health systems seeking financial stability, operational efficiency and expanded patient access.
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California Assemblyman Heath Flora has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules and regulations around CRNAs in the state, according to a Feb. 22 report from Fox 5.
The most lucrative cardiology procedures within the Medicare population for hospitals are coronary artery bypass grafts, according to research from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania's Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics that was published Dec. 3 in the American Heart Journal.
Becker's has reported on three hospital and health system bankruptcies since the beginning of 2025:
In California, new regulatory efforts are driving the adoption of alternative payment models, while ASCs are implementing creative solutions to address shortages in key roles like anesthesia providers.
The capsule endoscopy market has shown significant growth in recent years due to the increased prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and the growing preference for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, according to a recent market report.
Approximately 3% of overall healthcare carbon emissions come from inhaled agents used during anesthesia.
Several attorneys from Chicago-based law firm McDonald Hopkins recently hosted a webinar to discuss changes they expect to see in the labor regulation environment in the coming months, McKnight's Senior Living reported Feb. 21.
Operational efficiency is paramount to the success and sustainability of ambulatory surgery centers. However, uncertainty and rising costs in the supply chain continue to threaten profitability. Through technology, process optimization, and strategic partnerships, ASCs can simplify the procurement process, streamline…
As hospitals and health systems continue expanding their outpatient strategies, their relationships with ASCs are evolving.