Here are seven updates:
Tenet reports $59M net loss in Q1
For the first quarter of 2016, Tenet Healthcare had a net loss of $59 million, or $0.60 per share, compared to a net income loss of $47 million, or $0.47 per share, in the first quarter last year.
Illinois physician charged with first-degree murder, denied bail reduction
An Illinois judge denied Brian Burns, MD, a bail reduction after police arrested and charged him in March with first-degree murder in connection with the slaying of his estranged wife. Prosecutors accuse Dr. Burns of shooting his estranged wife Carla Burns and concealing her death.
242 legislators oppose Medicare Part B payment proposal
A group of 242 legislators are urging the Obama administration to get rid of the proposed payment changes to Medicare Part B. Legislators caution the program may harm patients by limiting their access to treatment.
SCA partners with Dublin Surgery Center
Surgical Care Affiliates partnered with Dublin (Ohio) Surgery Center, effective May 1, 2016. As of May 3, 2016, SCA operated 198 surgical facilities.
Medical errors rank as 3rd leading causing of death
A BMJ study found medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer. Using data derived from U.S. hospitals in 2013, the study found medical errors cause nearly 251,454 deaths each year.
CMS publishes final fire safety updates for healthcare facilities, including ASCs
For ASCs specifically, all doors to hazardous areas must be self-closing or must close automatically. Additionally, alcohol-based hand rub dispensers may be placed in corridors to allow for easier access.
Yale-New Haven Health System opens outpatient center
Yale-New Haven (Conn.) Health System opened its new outpatient center, the Park Avenue Medical Center. The 100,000-square-foot facility includes an outpatient surgery center, gastroenterology suite and the Norma Pfriem Healing Garden.
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