Compared to the past, healthcare executives of hospital and health systems, either looking to acquire other organizations or seeking a partner, are approaching mergers and affiliations differently. There are different goals in mind.
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Paula Dhanda, MD, and her husband John Clarke, CRNA, owners of Specialty Care and Surgery Center in Kelseyville, Calif., say ASCs are in jeopardy due to declining reimbursements, according to a Record-Bee report.
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Ashley McClellan has served as president and CEO of Medical Center of Lewisville (Texas), a member of HCA Healthcare, since December 2011. She has been instrumental in expanding the hospital, inspiring a high-level of employee engagement and pursuing care excellence.
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Under pressure to reduce costs and improve quality, many hospitals and health systems are adopting approaches to improve processes. Some strategies, such as Lean and Six Sigma, aim to streamline processes by eliminating waste in the system. Improving the efficiency…
Raleigh (N.C.) Orthopaedic Clinic and Rex Healthcare, a member of Raleigh-based UNC Health Care, have announced they will break ground on a new joint-venture orthopedic surgery center on April 12, according to a news release.