Clay Center, Kan.-based Clay County Medical Center received a $2.5 million state grant to purchase a da Vinci 5 surgical robot, bringing robotic-assisted surgery to the rural Kansas community, CBS-affiliate WIBW 13 reported May 30. The Kansas Department of Health…
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More than 24% of mid-career U.S. professionals are employed but without a meaningful promotion or raise for five or more years — a phenomenon researchers call “mid-career stall” — according to a May report from the Burning Glass Institute and…
The American Academy of Physician Associates voted in May to recognize Physician Associates of Radiology as a specialty organization, Radiology Business reported June 1. The recognition gives PAIR members a seat at the APPA’s table, allowing more radiology support staff…
Six new health systems have recently launched under fresh brands following mergers, bankruptcies and turnaround acquisitions, each clearing regulatory reviews and closing conditions before going live: 1. Two Lawton, Okla.-based hospitals — Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwestern Medical Center…
Catholic Health System is closing Sterling Surgical Center in Orchard Park, N.Y., citing declining patient volume, and relocating its surgical services to other ASCs in its network, the health system confirmed in a statement shared with Becker’s. Sterling Surgical Center,…
The founding leaders of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell are ready to make their case for more collaborative medical education. They just needed the product first. David Battinelli, MD, the school’s dean and New Hyde…
Sam Younger, PhD, MSN, was named COO of TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tenn., part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare. Dr. Younger will begin his new role June 1, according to a hospital news release shared with Becker’s. He…
Rachel Sloan has been appointed COO of St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare. Ms. Sloan said she is excited to return to the community where she grew up, according to a June 1 LinkedIn post.…
Dustin Pierce, RN, has been appointed COO of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Fla., effective June 1. In the role, Mr. Pierce will provide executive oversight of hospital operations and support the development and execution of programs and…
Massachusetts has the strongest economy of any U.S. state, according to a June 1 ranking from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub developed the list by comparing all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across metrics focused on economic activity, economic health…