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Contracted doctors, physician assistants at Ascension St. John go on strike

Members of the Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians say understaffing is leading to long patient waits. read more

Doctors, nurses walk out on strike at Ascension St. John in Detroit

The union alleges understaffing and poor working conditions in the emergency department, which has led to long wait times for patients. read more

Strikes set by doctors at St. John in Detroit and nurses at MyMichigan in Sault Ste. Marie

About 120 registered nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie and 43 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners contracted to work in the emergency department at ... read more

Evidence On Private Equity Suggests That Containing Costs And Improving Outcomes May Go Hand-In-Hand

As policy makers continue to debate health care pricing reform, they should be aware of the facts: Private equity’s involvement in health care gives lie to the claim that higher prices mean better ... read more

Detroit ER Workers at Ascension St. John Launch 24-Hour Strike Citing Patient Care Concerns

Healthcare workers at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit held a 24-hour strike citing poor work conditions. read more

Strike of ER clinicians begins at Ascension St. John in Detroit

Clinicians say TeamHealth, the private equity owned firm subordinates health care to the company’s financial bottom line. read more

Ascension St. John ER docs threaten strike amid scrutiny of private equity in health care

Contracted physicians and physician assistants in the emergency department at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are threatening to strike if working conditions are not improved. The unionized ... read more

Detroit ER Workers at Ascension St. John Set for 24-Hour Strike Amid Contract Deadlock with TeamHealth

Ascension St. John ER workers in Detroit are set to strike for 24 hours on April 18 amid contract negotiations. read more

Ascension St. John clinicians speak out during 24 hour strike

We took an oath to do no harm,” one doctor said. But “When I walk into my shift and see a full waiting room and I don’t have the staff to take care of them ... that doesn’t sit well with me.” ... read more

Roster Battles, Team Health Top Stories Ahead of Giants' Final Week of Training Camp

The New York Giants head back to work for their final week of training camp, leading into their last preseason game of the year. The New York Giants reported for training camp a little less than a ... read more