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St. Luke’s considers merger as losses rise

St. Luke’s Hospital is considering merging with another local hospital group – most notably Mercy or ProMedica Health System – as it continues to be shut out of lucrative insurance contracts, its chief executive says.

The independent nonprofit Maumee hospital had an operating loss last year of .8 million, an amount based on the business of caring for patients that is expected to be even higher this year.

Although it has upward of million in reserves to keep it going, a merger or other arrangement may be necessary unless St. Luke’s can negotiate better health insurance contracts with existing or additional insurance providers, said Dan Wakeman, St. Luke’s president and chief executive officer.

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Physician Assistant Jobs in the US

Physician assistant jobs in the US involve providing almost all healthcare services that are generally intended to be performed by physicians. Treating patients, conducting diagnosis and physical examination and interpreting tests are all part of the job. Physician assistants also provide assistance in surgery, prescribe medicines and provide advice on preventing illnesses and unfavorable physical conditions. Physician assistants may be required to make house calls, or attend patients in hospitals, clinics and special care facilities. They may have to work from 20 – 40 hours a week, depending on patient requirements.

A wide range of physician-performed tasks are assigned to physician assistants as they receive education in the medical model unlike nurse practitioners and medical assistants. As the name suggests, a physician assistant performs under the supervision of a physician. The American Academy of Physician Assistants represents the profession in the US.

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