Cincinnati Children’s Opens New Research Tower
CINCINNATI — A new 15-story research tower opened June 12 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
2015
CHI Health Breaks Ground on Creighton Medical Facility
OMAHA, Neb. — CHI Health broke ground June 15 on a new $135 million medical training building that will be part of the new Creighton University Medical Center campus. CHI Health serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools.
Health Care M&A Activity Reaches All-time High
NEW YORK — Health care mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity reached an all-time, record-high value of $388 billion in 2014, which was more than $136 billion higher than 2013 levels, according to a report released June 15.
Health Quest Plans New Inpatient Pavilion
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie is preparing to build a seven-story inpatient pavilion, with a groundbreaking scheduled for May 2016.
Addressing Hospital Facility Service Challenges
OVIEDO, Fla. — For health care buildings, facility services are a challenging and necessary component to providing care for patients. Health care facilities need to ensure they are in compliance with the latest regulatory standards and be able to maintain operations within a financially stable environment.
Ambulatory Surgery Centers Boost New Jersey Economy
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — New Jersey’s ambulatory surgical center (ASC) industry has helped to contribute more than $3 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new study by the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NJAASC).
The study surveyed 54 New Jersey ASCs to collect data on the number of employees, total operational expenses and taxes, and fees paid to the state.
West Georgia Health Joins WellStar Health System
LAGRANGE, Ga. — West Georgia Health, based in LaGrange, announced May 19 that it has agreed to join with Marietta, Ga.-based WellStar Health System.
Parkland Opens New Community Health Clinic
DALLAS — Parkland Health & Hospital System recently opened its newest Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) clinic in Dallas. The Hatcher Station Health Center welcomed its first patients on May 19.