Leadership

Cardinal Health is in talks to buy Medtronic's medical supplies business for $6 billion, according to a CNBC report.

Scott Gottlieb, MD, President Donald Trump's pick to head the FDA, detailed his healthcare plans and his experience during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee hearing on April 5, 2017, according to NBC News.

With an aging workforce and looming physician shortage, the medical community is divided on age-based physician competency assessments, according to Medscape.

Andrew Hayek is the chairman and CEO for one of the leading U.S. ASC management companies — Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates.

Arnold G. Levy, MD, is retiring as CEO of Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care.

Pulmonologist Asif Mahmood, MD, recently announced his candidacy for California lieutenant governor, according to Pasadena Star News.

Recent data shows burnout is spreading among all medical staff members, from surgeons to office staff, according to Medscape.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia appointed pain physician Anthony Sabatino, MD, as chief medical officer.

The American Medical Association polled 200 physicians, age 35 and younger, about their take on the industry and other values in its recent survey.

With nearly two decades of experience with the AAAHC, Kris Kilgore, RN, BSN, has accrued a wealth of knowledge about leadership in the ASC setting. Serving as a committee member for the AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement and administrative director…