Shands HealthCare at the University of Florida in Gainesville has suspended its liver and pancreas transplant programs after three of its four surgeons suddenly left after accepting positions elsewhere, according to an Orlando Sentinel report. The three surgeons departed Shands…
Integration & Physician Issues
Thirteen-hospital Mountain States Health Alliance, based in Johnson City, Tenn., has plans to participate in the federal Pioneer Accountable Care Organization program, according to a system news release. Integrated Solutions Health Network has submitted an application to CMS to participate…
Since the board of directors at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, Mont., voted to support and retain President and CEO John Solheim amidst medical staff outcry, a new group called "Patient's Voice" has been formed to raise the physicians' concerns…
Anne Hargrave-Thomas has been chosen to lead as CEO of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital in in Eau Claire, Wis., according to a news release.
Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue, Wash., will open three new clinics in the next six months, according to a Bellevue Reporter report.
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation has provided a $275,000 grant to train family physicians in child wellness exams, according to a Tennessean report. The Tennessee Pediatric Society Foundation is the recipient of the award, which will be used to…
Recruiting physicians into existing private practices is recognized as the ideal medical staff development scenario. The private practice expands its service and revenue base while adding only incremental expense. The existing practice provides a learning platform for newly minted physicians…
Surgical practice Weber, Weber and Yee has joined White Plains (N.Y.) Hospital as the first member of White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, according to a White Plains Hospital news release.
The U.S. State Court of Appeals has ruled that the federal government does not have to reimburse teaching hospitals for time residents spent conducting pure research in the 1990s, according to a court conclusion from Leagle. A formula established by…
Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health System has entered into clinical co-management agreements with two cardiology groups to provide program development and leadership, according to a news article from the Lund Report. The system has formed deals with Northwest Cardiovascular Institute and…