Leadership

President Joe Biden has appointed a new White House physician, according to ABC News.

Leawood, Kan.-based ValueHealth President Don Bisbee was appointed CEO Jan. 1.

President Joe Biden picked Xavier Becerra and Rachel Levine, MD, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. 

ASCs faced hardship last year when many centers limited surgical procedures or shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Phillip Ramsey was appointed on Jan. 7 as administrator of Jackson Hole, Wyo.-based Teton Outpatient Services, an affiliate of Addison, Texas-based United Surgical Partners International.

Physician leaders have become integral to today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, acting as a bridge between providers and administrators in the healthcare system.

Goran Dragolovic will succeed Lew Little as president and CEO of the physician services company. Mr. Little will step down Jan. 11 after four years in the role.

Democrats took control of the Senate Jan. 6 after Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock won their respective races. The 50-50 person split in the Senate will allow Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to serve as a tiebreaker in any…

The healthcare-focused joint venture between Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase disbanded, according to CNN, but the companies will continue to collaborate informally on programs for employees.

Runoff races in Georgia could put the Senate in Democratic control, with Vice President Kamala Harris serving as tiebreaker.