Care Coordination

Improving wait times in hospitals is one way to avoid waste, which saves money, according to a TeleTracking blog.

South Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, N.J., announced the opening of the first phase of its emergency department.

Cherokee (N.C.) Indian Hospital is planning to build a new facility to solve its capacity issues, according to a Smoky Mountain News report.

Community Hospital in Munster, Ind., has announced that it will begin a $33 million expansion project on Jan. 21, according to an Inside INdiana Business report.  

Maple Grove (Minn.) Hospital has completed its first major expansion, according to a KARE 11 report.

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Orlando, Fla., part of Orlando Health, recently celebrated its vision for the future of women's healthcare at a community event.

King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky., announced that it will open the $35 million King's Daughters Medical Center Ohio in Portsmouth on Feb. 4, according to a Portsmouth Daily Times report.

Summerville (S.C.) Medical Center will move forward with an expansion of its pediatrics services, according to a Summerville Journal Scene report.

For community hospitals, the option of partnering with larger medical centers that have access to innovative technologies and national expertise is attractive as it allows for greater access to specialized care for patients. Partnerships also allow patients to stay closer…

Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced a partnership with Providence Tarzana (Calif.) Medical Center to provide enhanced pediatric care in the San Fernando Valley and the surrounding communities.