Drones carrying medical supplies: Fad or future of healthcare?
It’s time to look up — literally — when it comes to how medical supplies and medications are transported, according to hospital and healthcare leaders using drone delivery.
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9 hospitals hiring chief medical officers
Below are nine hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that posted job listings seeking chief medical officers in the last two weeks.
FDA approves 1st targeted HER2-low breast cancer therapy
The FDA approved Enhertu Aug. 6, the first targeted therapy for HER2-low breast cancer.
2 recent findings on long COVID-19
Here are two recent studies on long COVID-19 in children and adults:
Q&A with CIO Donna Roach on what’s stalling healthcare data-sharing
Health data interoperability has long been a goal of health IT executives and policy experts. But it’s 2022 — and the healthcare system doesn’t appear all that close to getting there.
Bassett Healthcare invests $50M in compensation increases for workers
Following a compensation analysis, Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network will increase its workforce compensation by nearly $50 million.
Hospital Sisters Health System names Kim Hodgkinson new CFO
Kim Hodgkinson, former CFO for Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System, will now serve as senior vice president and CFO for Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System.
UF Health Shands CEO resigns
Gainesville, Fla.-based University of Florida Health Shands has a new interim leader after CEO Ed Jimenez submitted his resignation, according to WCJB.
8 women making moves in healthcare
The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since July 29.
Piedmont Augusta CEO James Davis announces retirement
James Davis, president and CEO of Piedmont Augusta (Ga.) and Thomson, Ga.-based Piedmont McDuffie, announced his retirement on Aug. 3, according to a press release sent to Becker’s.
How the EPA’s efforts to lower toxic gasses could affect medical sterilization
The Environmental Protection Agency released the names of 23 U.S. locations and territories where medical sterilizer facilities are producing dangerous levels of ethylene oxide, an odorless emission that’s associated with high cancer risks, the agency said Aug. 3.
US declares monkeypox a public health emergency
The Biden administration on Aug. 4 declared the nation’s monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, a move that will unlock additional federal dollars to address the outbreak. The declaration comes as U.S. cases near 7,000, more than any other country so far.
Digital health startup Calibrate cuts 24% of staff
A year after raising $100 million, weight loss-focused digital health startup Calibrate has laid off 24 percent of its employees.
Most common symptoms of 6 coronavirus variants
COVID-19 patients have reported a wide range of symptoms, with some symptoms appearing more often for different variants of the virus.
Tennessee files suit against Walgreens over opioid sales + 4 recent opioid stories
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III is suing Walgreens and accusing the pharmacy chain of creating a public nuisance by illegally selling and distributing opioids, according to an Aug. 3 news release.
5 recent chief medical, nursing officer moves
Five recent chief medical and nursing officer moves at hospitals and health systems Becker’s has covered since July 29.
UHS Hospitals names Peggy Thomas vice president of nursing
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services has named Peggy Thomas, MSN, RN, vice president for nursing and chief nursing officer of UHS Hospitals, the hospital operator said Aug. 3.
Nursing philanthropist Donald Jonas dies at 92
Donald Jonas, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to nursing education, died July 23 at age 92, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia platform speeds up cancer drug development
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has developed a computational platform that will coordinate pediatric cancer data, allowing researchers, pharmaceutical companies and advocacy groups to accelerate drug development for pediatric cancer.
UK home healthcare company Cera lands $320M in funding
Digital-first home healthcare firm Cera has secured $320 million in funding to expand the number of patients it can care for.
5 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From a for-profit hospital operator facing an antitrust lawsuit to an Illinois health system entering into a settlement in a vaccine mandate case, here are the latest hospital lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
UVA Health names 1st HR chief
Karmen Fittes was selected as the inaugural chief of UVA Health Human Resources.
67% of nurses plan to leave position within 3 years, survey of 9,000 nurses finds
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses found 67 percent of nurses plan to leave their current nursing position within three years, according to their survey of 9,355 nurses in October. Their findings were published Aug. 2 in Critical Care Nurse.
River’s Edge Hospital names Jake Halstenson new CFO
Jake Halstenson has been named St. Peter, Minn.-based River’s Edge Hospital’s new CFO.
Top 100 companies in health tech, per Healthcare Technology Report
Technology is an increasingly important part of healthcare. Market researcher Healthcare Technology Report on Aug. 3 released its list of the top 100 healthcare tech companies of 2022.
Shuttered Minnesota hospital reopens as 1-stop-shop wellness center
The former St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., is reopening Aug. 4 as a community hub for health and wellness.
Quest, Labcorp techs refusing to draw blood from monkeypox patients
Technicians at Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp have been refusing to draw blood from people who might have monkeypox, CNN reported Aug. 4.
The reporting practice that could lead to unreliable patient safety data
Some hospitals may classify admissions in a way that exempts them from elective-based patient safety indicator scores, or PSIs, leading to less reliable patient safety data, according to a study published in the August issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
Antibody drug to be sold commercially amid dwindling federal supply
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly will sell its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment to healthcare systems, hospitals and states this month, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 3.
Eli Lilly ordered to pay $61M over false rebate calculations
Eli Lilly must shell out $61.2 million to Illinois after a jury found the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company made false Medicaid claims through omitting average manufacturer prices in its calculations, court documents show.
Primary care providers need more than 26 hours a day to follow national care guidelines, study estimates
Primary care providers don’t have nearly enough time to provide guideline-recommended preventive, chronic disease and acute care, according to a new study.
San Francisco sues to keep Laguna Honda open
San Francisco city attorneys filed lawsuits to keep Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center open, The San Francisco Chronicle reported Aug. 4.
Beware of ‘whack-a-mole’ approach to patient safety, expert says
Hospitals and health systems across the country are working to rebuild the foundations for safe care that deteriorated during the pandemic. But what’s sometimes overlooked in that rebuilding is a plan to sustain the safe care achieved, one hospital safety expert says.
4 cardiovascular risk factors projected to soar by 2060: ACC
The prevalence of four cardiovascular risk factors are projected to spike in Americans by 2060, a study published Aug. 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found.
BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan names 2 leaders
Vikram Kashyap, MD, was selected as vice president and department chief of the Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, and Jon Ashford was selected as COO of Spectrum Health Grand Rapids.
West Virginia health systems to cut ties over EHR vendor choice
Davis Health System began a clinical affiliation with WVU Medicine in 2019. The health systems are ending the partnership Aug. 8, according to The Inter-Mountain.
Top 10 RCM software vendors for large, small hospitals, per Black Book Research
Black Book Research released its list of the top revenue cycle management software vendors for hospitals for 2022.
Maine medical center data breach affects 11,938 patients
Lewiston-based Central Maine Medical Center filed a data breach notice about a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information of 11,938 patients, JD Supra reported Aug. 1.
Shriners Hospitals for Children lays off 20 workers in Tampa
Shriners Hospital for Children made its final round of layoffs in preparation to close a Tampa, Fla., facility, according to an Aug. 3 report from the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
California hospital plans for 673 layoffs if sale falls through
Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital is preparing to lay off 673 workers in August, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice filed in July.
Why US may be in for a severe flu season
Countries in the Southern Hemisphere are experiencing a severe flu season, which may be a harbinger of what’s to come for the U.S. this fall, NBC News reported Aug. 4.
US sees largest monkeypox spike of any country: 3 updates
The U.S. saw the largest weekly spike in monkeypox cases of any other country in the last week of July, the World Health Organization said in an Aug. 3 report on the outbreak.
70 deaths blamed on US transplant system
A Senate committee found 70 people died and 249 developed diseases between 2008 and 2015 from organs they received in transplants after an investigation revealed deficiencies in the nation’s transplant system, The Washington Post reported Aug. 3.
HHS reports on long COVID-19 relief fall short on planning
Physicians and advocacy groups said two long COVID-19 federal reports released Aug. 3 failed to address immediate needs of patients and recommendations for addressing the crisis, NBC News reported Aug. 3.
New York launches $1.3B healthcare worker bonus program
New York state will begin providing bonuses of up to $3,000 to eligible healthcare and mental hygiene workers using the $1.3 billion allocated for the payments in the state’s fiscal year 2023 budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Aug. 3.
AHA: Healthcare workers need to be protected like flight crews
While hospitals have made efforts to reduce violence against their staff, such as raising risk awareness and security investments, healthcare workers deserve stronger protections at the federal level, similar to flight screws, American Hospital Association leaders said in an op-ed published Aug. 2 in The Hill.
13 hospitals cutting services
Several hospitals are scaling back services for a variety of reasons, including financial challenges and staffing issues.
Hospital skeptics vie for Florida health system board seats
Board seats for one of Florida’s largest public health systems make for one more example of how once-obscure offices can become political battlegrounds, The Washington Post reports.
‘We’re in a different era’: Dr. Richard Watson weighs in on rural emergency hospital rule
Rural hospitals are the backbone of their small towns, Richard Watson, MD, said.
Commonwealth Health seeks to consolidate operations of 2 hospitals
Commonwealth Health filed a request with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health to consolidate the operations of Scranton-based Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton under one license, according to an Aug. 3 press release from Commonwealth Health.
Can monkeypox spread through the air? What we know so far
Current messaging surrounding how monkeypox spreads is focused on sustained physical contact. But as the outbreak grows, with more than 6,000 cases now confirmed in the U.S., questions are also rising about whether and to what extent respiratory transmission plays a role.
3 cloud giants slow spending
The three big cloud providers curbed their capital spending in the second quarter of 2022, showing that the booming cloud business may not be immune to a slowing economy, the Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 2.
Hospitals that see the most Black patients are paid less than other hospitals, report finds
How American hospitals are paid for care is structurally designed to reimburse less for care provided to Black patients, according to a new study from physician researchers at UCLA, Princeton, Johns Hopkins and Harvard.
Dr. Maulik Purohit appointed chief health information officer of Lehigh Valley Health Network
Maulik Purohit, MD, has been named chief health information officer of Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, he told Becker’s Aug. 3.
Value-based payments company Clarify Health lays off 5% of staff
Clarify Health, a tech company that provides data analytics and value-based payment services, has reduced its workforce by 5 percent.
St. Bernard Parish Hospital selects new CEO
Alanna “Lani” Fast was selected as the new CEO of St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, La.
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center scales back services after $40M loss
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Burlington has closed its skilled care unit and has limited patient bed capacity in three additional units following a $40 million operating cost loss, The Hawk Eye reported Aug. 3.
States ranked by drug overdose death rate
West Virginia has the highest drug overdose death rate of any state, according to the most recent data available from the CDC.
How HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS fared in Q2
Four major for-profit hospital operators saw profits decline in the second quarter of 2022.
TidalHealth using AI to reduce physician burnout
Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth is collaborating with artificial intelligence company Regard to reduce clinician burnout within its ranks.
McDonald’s plucks new CIO from Cardinal Health
Former Cardinal Health CIO Brian Rice has been appointed to the same role with McDonald’s, effective Aug. 31.
St. Louis VA hospital could get $1B overhaul
St. Louis Veterans Administration Health is planning a $1 billion renovation for its St. Louis-based John Cochran Veterans Hospital, St. Louis Public Radio, an NPR affiliate, reported Aug. 2.
As recession risk looms, some CEOs adopt tougher talk
Amid the potential for an economic downturn, CEOs across the U.S. are becoming more hard-line with their discussions and actions compared to the warmer tone they may have used earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 3.
Revecore acquires 2 RCM firms
Revecore has acquired specialized revenue cycle management firms Kemberton and Cura Revenue Cycle Management, the company said Aug. 3.
These CIOs oversee health IT for US News’ top 10 hospitals
In our technology and our data-driven society, CIOs play an increasingly important role in managing hospitals and health systems, with many of them taking on more responsibilities and becoming entrenched in the business side of healthcare operations.
Failed trials shift future of Alzheimer’s treatments
Drugs exclusively focused on treating plaque buildup in the brain aren’t the answer for Alzheimer’s patients, forcing drugmakers to reroute their research, NBC News reported Aug. 2.
Apps, bots & beyond: A conversation with Kaiser Permanente IT chief Diane Comer
Kaiser Permanente has long been known as one of the leading health systems for IT and digital innovation. So Diane Comer was excited to take over as the Oakland, Calif.-based provider and health plan’s executive vice president and chief information and technology officer in April 2021, having been with the organization since 2007.
Novant Health taps Kim Henderson as enterprise patient experience officer
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health selected Kim Henderson, senior vice president and chief of staff to the CEO, to also serve as the system’s enterprise patient experience officer, it said in an email to Becker’s Aug. 2.
COVID-19 deaths at ‘horrible plateau,’ expert says
The pace of COVID-19 deaths has remained steady since May at about 400 deaths a day, with a slight uptick in July, USA Today reported Aug. 3.
Cardinal opens facility to boost lab kit production
Cardinal Health has opened a 110,000-square foot facility in East Hartford, Conn., to support the manufacturing and distribution of specimen collection kits, the company said Aug. 3.
Greater capacity, stronger care: how UCSD Moores Cancer Center reduced infusion patients’ no-show rate by up to 50%
With its high patient volume and mission to deliver comprehensive cancer care “from bed to bench” for each patient, University of California San Diego’s (UCSD) Moores Cancer Center prioritizes its capacity to accommodate patients safely and effectively at every step.
2 children have contracted monkeypox, CDC director says
Two children are among more than 2,500 people in the U.S. who have contracted monkeypox, according to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD.
18 hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since July 18:
Los Alamos Medical Center names Tracie Stratton CEO
Tracie Stratton has been named Los Alamos (N.M.) Medical Center’s permanent CEO after serving as interim CEO since December 2021.
Northwell Health hospital appoints Amy Matthews as chief nursing officer
Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., part of Northwell Health, has named Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, its new chief nursing officer, according to a July 22 news release sent to Becker’s.
PeaceHealth nursing assistant fired over complaints about staffing, lawsuit alleges
A certified nursing assistant who worked at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove (Ore.) Community Medical Center has filed a lawsuit, claiming he was fired in retaliation for his complaints about what he described as unsafe staffing, according to The Lund Report.
Florida HCA hospital nurses to protest after CEO declines meeting
Registered nurses at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte plan to protest later this month over what they say is hospital management’s refusal to meet with them and address concerns about staffing and patient care at the facility, according to a July 21 union news release.
Maine Medical Center nurses to vote on whether to keep union
Nurses at Portland-based Maine Medical Center are scheduled to vote next month on whether to remove the Maine State Nurses Association as their bargaining representative.
US News flags med schools’ misreporting: 4 things to know
U.S. News & World Report moved some medical schools to the “unranked” category after discrepancies in data were identified.
COVID-19 deaths fall 9% this week as BA.5 dominates: 10 CDC findings
The U.S. reported modest increases in COVID-19 cases and admissions this week as the highly transmissible omicron subvariant BA.5 accounts for nearly 78 percent of infections nationwide, according to the CDC’s COVID-19 data tracker weekly review published July 22.
Texas Health Denton to open new women’s center
Texas Health Denton will open a new women’s center July 26 as part of its $128 million expansion project, according to a July 22 press release shared with Becker’s.
Tech no one’s talking about — yet: 3 health system CIOs on the future of health IT
From facial recognition to the next generation of digital health tools, CIOs see the healthcare sector investing in more innovative new technology as a growing number of health systems further their advancement in software, sensors and other technologies that can enhance the delivery of care.
Kansas hospital denied $6.5M funding request
Junction City, Kan.-based Geary Community Hospital was denied a $6.5 million funding request by the Junction City Commission on July 19, The Mercury reported July 21.
Peer comparisons hurt physician well-being, study says
Comparing physicians’ performance against each other can detrimentally affect their wellbeing and job satisfaction, according to a July 14 study in PNAS.
Viewpoint: Healthcare workers need to get political
In order to remove politics from healthcare, healthcare workers themselves have to be ready to get political, Kathryn Brandt, DO, chair of primary care at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, writes in a July 20 Fortune article.
Nurse gets prison time for diverting fentanyl from Florida hospital
A nurse has been sentenced to one year in prison for tampering with injectable fentanyl while working at a hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., the U.S. Justice Department said July 20.
Washington hospitals report $929M loss over 3 months
Washington State Hospital Association reported a $929 million net loss due to an increase in operating expenses and nonoperating investment losses, The News Tribune reported July 21.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to build $12M nursing home
Crosby, Minn.-based Cuyuna Regional Medical Center will build a $12 million to $15 million nursing home on the Heartwood Senior Living Community campus in Crosby.
UF Health 1st in Southeast to offer groundbreaking imaging device
University of Florida Health in Gainesville recently became the first site in the Southeastern U.S., and one of 42 worldwide, to house an imaging device combining extremely detailed MRI with precision radiotherapy, it said in an email to Becker’s July 21.
The drug-pricing bill wading through Congress: 3 things to know
For months, legislators have chipped away at President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act, with the resulting leftovers centering around lowering drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, according to The Washington Post.
Spectrum Health names Therese Alt chief nursing officer of Michigan hospitals
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spectrum Health has named Therese Alt, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer of its United and Kelsey Hospitals in Greenville and Lakeview, Mich.
Biden to tap Dana-Farber cancer surgeon to direct the National Cancer Institute
The Biden administration is expected to appoint Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as the new director of the National Cancer Institute, the American Society of Clinical Oncology said in a July 21 news release.
355 unusual hepatitis cases under review in US
The U.S. has reported 355 probable cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin among children in 42 states and jurisdictions as of July 20, according to the CDC.
Massachusetts hospital sued for lost wages after Kronos ransomware attack
Plymouth, Mass.-based Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and human resources management company Ultimate Kronos Group are being sued for a December 2021 ransomware attack that compromised patients’ protected health information and a number of health systems’ payroll systems.
Billings Clinic implements mask-or-test policy for unvaccinated employees
Billings (Mont.) Clinic is requiring employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to undergo weekly testing or wear an N95 mask at work, KTVQ reported July 21.
OIG issues alert urging caution around telemedicine arrangements
HHS’ Office of Inspector General has released a new report urging practitioners to remain cautious about entering into business arrangements with telehealth companies due to the rise in fraud and kickback schemes in the telehealth market.
MarinHealth gets $20M note for Epic EHR install
Greenbrae, Calif.-based MarinHealth Medical Center received millions of dollars from the state to help install its Epic EHR system, according to a news release from the office of the California state treasurer.
Washington, DC nursing home resident charged in murder of roommate
A patient atWashington, D.C.-based Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center was charged July 21 with second-degree murder in the bludgeoning of his 80-year-old roommate with a metal bed rail, The Washington Post reported July 21.
Misconceptions about selling medical real estate
As the strong fundamentals underlying the medical office real estate sector have attracted more investors, physicians are increasingly receiving inquiries about selling the buildings they own and where they practice. As they consider their options, physician groups would do well to avoid several common misconceptions.
10 women making moves in healthcare
The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since July 15.
Why Amazon wants to buy One Medical
Amazon’s plan to buy One Medical for $3.9 billion will give the retailer a larger foothold in selling healthcare services to employers, an arena the company entered in 2019, the Wall Street Journal reported July 22.
Devicemaker Hanger to go private in $1.25B deal
Healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital plans to acquire Hanger, an Austin, Texas-based orthotic and prosthetic devicemaker, for $1.25 billion.
New CMS quality measure targets home, community-based services for seniors, people with disabilities
CMS released its first home- and community-based services quality measure set July 21 to promote consistent quality measurement within and across such programs.
How Caryl Ryan worked her way up from nurse to COO
Caryl Ryan, RN, currently serves as the COO of UConn John Dempsey Hospital and chief nursing officer and vice president for quality and patient care services for the system, but it has been a long journey to get there. Using her experience as a nurse as well as technical skills taught along the way, Ms. …
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UnityPoint hospital CEO abruptly departs
The CEO of UnityPoint Health-Sioux City (Iowa) is no longer with the hospital, effective immediately, The Sioux City Journal reported July 21.
Curriculum guide emphasizes equity skills for physicians in 3 stages of their careers
The Association of American Medical Colleges released its official diversity, equity and inclusion curriculum standards July 21.
‘Nobody wants to work anymore’: a throwaway complaint
Leaders responsible for hiring and retention may attribute tumult in the labor market to a simple claim: Nobody wants to work anymore. What can seem like a timely observation is a gripe that dates back to at least 1894.
HCA, Tenet profits sink: 10 things to know
HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare, two of the largest for-profit hospital operators in the U.S., reported lower net income in the second quarter of this year than in the same period of 2021.
BA.2.75 a ‘scariant,’ not the next variant to worry about, experts say
While there will likely be new COVID-19 variants to worry about in the future, omicron relative BA.2.75 is not the next big one to fret over, experts predict.
Maryland health system focuses on coaches, team approach in HR rebrand
Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Md., said it aims to tackle the workforce shortage and retain employees through a rebrand of the organization’s human resources department.
1 month post-Roe, House passes Right to Contraception Act
About four weeks after the Supreme Court reversed the national right to an abortion, the House passed legislation July 21 to secure the right to contraceptives, according to CNBC.
Illinois county aims to relieve $1B in medical debt
Officials in Illinois’ Cook County hope to use $12 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to relieve more than $1 billion in medical debt, the Chicago Tribune reported July 21.
Kern Medical strike held off until August
Members of the Service Employees International Union Local 521 are postponing a strike at Bakersfield, Calif.-based Kern Medical.
‘Be patient’ + other advice hospital CEOs would give their younger selves
On the path to becoming the CEO of a hospital or health system, there are many unique career trajectories and lessons learned along the way. Here, leaders share what they would tell their younger selves, knowing what they know now.
5 health leaders share moments of allyship that changed them
Whether it’s mentoring younger colleagues or dishing out life and career advice, having strong allies in the workplace has helped these healthcare leaders feel safe and supported at work, pushed them to improve their skills and reach the next level in their careers.
60% of Americans researching care pricing look to insurance companies, survey finds
A study conducted by YouGov, on behalf of healthcare artificial intelligence company Akasa, released July 21 found that 60 percent of Americans who have researched prices for healthcare services get pricing information from their insurance companies, as opposed to providers.
6 principles of inclusive language for equitable healthcare
Inclusive language is essential to achieving equitable healthcare, and clinicians can use six principles to achieve it, Nkem Chukwumerije, MD, wrote for Harvard Business Review July 19.
5 systems seeking chief quality officers
Below are five hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking chief quality officers.
54% of healthcare organizations hit with cyberattacks in the last year, survey says
More than half of healthcare organizations have been targeted by hackers in the past year, with most organizations feeling ill-prepared for such attacks, according to a survey from digital security company SecureLink.
Geisinger hospital receives level 1 trauma accreditation
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-based Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center has been declared a level 1 trauma center by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation following a review of resources and ability to treat trauma patients.
Former Advent Health CEO Daryl Tol joins VC as its first head of health assurances
Daryl Tol, the former president and CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based Advent Health, has joined venture capital firm General Catalyst as its inaugural head of health assurance, Forbes reported July 20.
New York confirms 1st national polio case since 2013
New York state has confirmed reports of the first U.S. polio case in nearly a decade, ABC-7 reported July 21.
Google Cloud pledges experts, resources to help safeguard healthcare technology
Google Cloud announced plans to partner with the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center as an ambassador.
Nurses urge CDC to tighten COVID-19 restrictions
National Nurses United is calling on the CDC to ramp up public health restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations rise nationwide, fueled by the highly transmissible omicron subvariant BA.5.
HCA to donate $750K to U of Texas at El Paso to advance diversity in healthcare leadership
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has committed a $750,000 donation to the University of Texas at El Paso for students interested in healthcare careers as part of its goal to support historically Black colleges and universities as well as Hispanic-serving institutions.
Jackie Martinek returns to Tenet system as chief nursing officer
Birmingham, Ala.-based Brookwood Baptist Health has named Jackie Martinek, BSN, group chief nursing officer, a role she previously held for 13 years, the health system said July 21.
Indiana hospital settles data breach lawsuit for $425K
Gary, Ind.-based Methodist Hospitals has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $425,000 following a June 2019 phishing attack that compromised the protected health information of patients.
Hospitals garnish wages of low-income workers more, New York study finds
New York patients working in low-income occupations were more likely to have their wages garnished to satisfy medical debt judgments, according to a July 20 report.
Strong nurse workforce diversity tied to better maternal outcomes, study finds
Giving birth in states with high nurse workforce diversity is tied to significantly reduced risks of adverse maternal outcomes, according to a recent study from researchers at Columbia University in New York City.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital names Daniel Morash CFO
Daniel Morash has been named Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s new CFO and senior vice president of finance.
Staffing shortage could be hindering controversial Paxlovid clearance
When the FDA declared pharmacists could prescribe Pfizer’s antiviral treatment directly to patients in early July, it caused a flurry of mixed reactions among the healthcare industry. The widespread staffing shortage could be halting the process, though.
Missouri hospital offers healthcare career camp for students
Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Saint Francis Medical Center is in the midst of its first healthcare career camp for students, KFVS, a CBS affiliate, reported July 20.
HCA hospital in Florida names new COO
Hiram Jacob was named COO of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness.
Patient death spurs infusion pump recall
Citing eight product malfunctions, Smiths Medical has recalled more than 118,000 syringe infusion pumps after reports of one death and seven serious injuries.
Geisinger teams up with Excelerate to lower supply chain costs
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger health system is partnering with Excelerate to reduce its supply chain costs up to 20 percent, according to a July 20 press release.
New York hospital opens baby simulation center to reduce maternal mortality
Elmhurst Hospital in the Queens borough of New York City, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, on July 20 opened a new mother-baby training simulation center meant to reduce adverse maternal outcomes during childbirth, particularly among women of color, Queens Courier reported.
AdventHealth names Vladimir Radivojevic CEO of Illinois hospital
Vladimir Radivojevic was selected as president and CEO of AdventHealth GlenOaks in Glendale Heights, Ill.
20 best midsized US cities to live
Madison, Wis., topped Livability.com’s ninth annual list of Top 100 Best Places to Live.
Biogen to pay $900M to settle kickback allegations
Biogen has agreed to pay $900 million to resolve False Claim Act allegations involving kickbacks.
MemorialCare using patient engagement tech to help pediatric cardiology patients
Health Catalyst, a healthcare data analytics company, is partnering with MemorialCare Miller Children and Women’s Hospital Long Beach (Calif.), a health system across Orange and Los Angeles counties, to offer new technology for pediatric cardiology patients.
Mayo Clinic, Lisa Health partner on AI menopause app
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic partnered with digital health company Lisa Health to create an app that uses AI, sensor technology and digital therapeutics to support menopause management and healthy aging.
Dr. Allan Lansing, pioneering cardiologist, dies at 92
Allan Lansing, MD, PhD, a pioneer in heart surgery and founder of Louisville, Ky.-based Bellarmine University’s school of nursing, died on July 17 at 92, the Courier Journal reported July 20.
HHS creates new division for pandemic response
President Joe Biden’s administration is creating a new HHS division to bolster responses to pandemics and other health emergencies, The New York Times and The Washington Post reported July 20.
General Catalyst creates $670M healthcare fund
General Catalyst has launched a $670 million fund for healthcare just over a year after closing its first $600 million healthcare fund, Forbes reported July 20.
5 recent American Heart Association moves
Here are five recent moves from the American Heart Association that Becker’s has covered since May 23:
Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 July 21. He is experiencing “very mild symptoms” and is being treated with Pfizer’s antiviral Paxlovid, according to the White House.
World’s first malaria vaccine hits financing roadblock
As the World Health Organization continues its rollout of the first authorized malaria vaccine, one of the key investors has pulled out because of the vaccine’s low efficacy, according to The Washington Post.
California physicians urge county leaders to address workplace issues
Physicians working in Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., are calling on Santa Clara County leaders to address their well-being amid concerns over staffing issues and physician mental health.
5 dead in global monkeypox outbreak: 4 updates
Nearly 14,000 people across the globe have contracted monkeypox this year, and five have died, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said July 20.
Oregon health officials ask residents to mask up as hospitals near capacity
A combination of severe staffing shortages, financial challenges and rising hospital admissions are straining capacity at Oregon hospitals. Health officials are now asking residents to mask up to prevent further strain on the state’s healthcare system.
Investigation launched after 2 patients go missing from Illinois hospital
Two people were reported missing from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Ill., this week, and one did not survive, NBC Chicago reported July 20.
Sore throat, hoarse voice top omicron symptoms, study suggests
The top symptoms of COVID-19 from the omicron variant, a sore throat and hoarse voice, differ from common symptoms from other variants, CBSNews reported July 19.
Inside Mayo’s global technology initiative with VP Eric Harnisch
Looking to help boost a variety of medical startup businesses, Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is targeting collaborations and investments in Israel as the country’s health tech market is considered to be a leader in innovation in medical devices, biopharma and software.
Amazon to acquire One Medical in $3.9B deal
Amazon plans to acquire virtual and in-person primary care company One Medical, the online retailer said July 21.
New Jersey hospital evacuates ED after A/C breaks
Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, N.J., part of Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health, evacuated patients July 20 after two air-conditioning units went offline, which affected the emergency department and intensive care unit.
Feds charge 36 in $1.2B healthcare fraud schemes
Thirty-six people across the U.S. were charged for their alleged roles in schemes involving $1.2 billion in fraudulent telemedicine, durable medical equipment, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, the Justice Department announced July 20.
3 trends that will affect providers’ future profits: McKinsey
The management consulting company McKinsey & Co. is predicting that provider profits could rise to $326 billion in 2025, up from $250 billion in 2021.
Gun violence medical bills in US top $1B per year
Gun violence in the U.S. costs more than $1 billion per year in medical bills, according to a July 20 report from CBS News.
John Muir Health names Mike Thomas CEO
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health named Mike Thomas president and CEO, according to a July 20 press release.
BA.2.75 detected in at least 7 states
At least 18 cases of the newest omicron subvariant BA.2.75 have been confirmed in seven U.S. states as of July 20, early disease surveillance data shows.
Scripps Mercy Hospital accused of discharging patients without a plan
The San Diego City Attorney is preparing possible legal action against San Diego-based Scripps Mercy Hospital for allegedly discharging patients without a plan nearly a year after filing action against Scripps Health, CBS8 reported July 19.
Atrium Health Floyd taps new vice president, associate chief medical officer
Keerthy Krishnamani, MD, has been named Rome, Ga.-based Atrium Health Floyd’s new vice president, associate chief medical officer and executive medical director for primary care.
University Hospitals names new chief compliance officer
Cleveland-based University Hospitals appointed Lavonne Pulliam as its new chief compliance officer, effective June 30.
Confluence Health reaches agreement with nursing staff
The first negotiated contract since the pandemic between Wenatchee, Wash.-based Confluence Health and its Central Washington Hospital nurses has been reached, offering market-leading compensation, iFiber One News reported July 19.
HCA faces questions in antitrust lawsuit
A North Carolina judge is seeking answers from HCA Healthcare by July 25 in a class-action lawsuit alleging the Nashville, Tenn.-based hospital operator engaged in anti-competitive tactics.
62 hospital CEOs stepped down this year
Sixty-two hospital CEOs have exited their roles this year, up from 42 during the same period of 2021, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report released July 20.
10 health systems with strong finances
Here are 10 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service.
IBM, MIT AI tool generates questions to help clinicians using EHRs
IBM and Massachusetts Institute of Technology data scientists teamed up to create an artificial intelligence tool that generates questions to help healthcare professionals use EHRs more effectively and efficiently, according to their paper published June 6.
UPMC opts for Microsoft to modernize clinical analytics
UPMC partnered with Microsoft to modernize and expand its analytics platform.
Tracking each COVID-19 vaccine’s journey
Now that Novavax has entered the COVID-19 vaccine scene, here’s a rundown of the similarities and differences among each vaccine option, according to Yale Medicine:
Cone Health, UNC nursing school get $3.7M to advance health equity
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health and UNC Greensboro School of Nursing a four-year, $3.7 million grant to support nursing students and increase access to healthcare in the region.
5 recent updates on medical debt
Here are five study findings and legislative actions regarding medical debt Becker’s has reported on since June 5:
New Florida council aimed at solving nursing shortage
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Keiser University and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses have joined ranks to create an advisory council that aims to solve Southern Florida’s nursing shortage, which is predicted to worsen by 2035, Miami Today News reported July 19.
Michigan hospital seeks levy to fund ED operations
Three Rivers (Mich.) Hospital is requesting to renew its property tax levy on Aug. 2 ballots to maintain funding for its emergency department in 2023, Quad City Herald reported July 19.
UMass physicians OK 1st contract
Resident physicians and fellows with the Committee of Interns and Residents have approved their first contract with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, according to a July 20 news release.
Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud
Thirty-six people are being charged for alleged medical fraud totaling more than $1.2 billion, the Justice Department said July 20.
Quest partners with Rite Aid to bolster COVID-19 testing
Rite Aid and Quest Diagnostics are partnering to bolster PCR test offerings for COVID-19.
Meet FinThrive’s executive leadership team
The revenue cycle management company formerly known as nThrive launched its rebrand as FinThrive in June.
Daily staff levels to affect Crozer Health’s crisis center hours
Citing workforce challenges, Crozer Health said it will cut overnight and weekend hours at its behavioral health crisis center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa., if there isn’t enough staff on a shift, according to a July 20 statement.
3 strategies to improve physician wellbeing, care quality
When physician well being is a priority, patient care is poised to increase. Making sure physicians know their strengths, feel supported and identifying potential systemic changes can all help improve physician wellbeing and thus care, the Harvard Business Review reported July 18.
Local groups push back on Premier Health CEO’s plans for new ward
Premier Health’s CEO Michael Riordan is facing pressure from local groups in Dayton, Ohio, over plans to open an urgent care facility, WYSO reported July 19.
Inflation to erode nonprofit hospital margins, Fitch reports
Due to ongoing inflation and higher labor, supply and capital costs, nonprofit hospital margins will see further erosion, Fitch reported July 19.
World War II nurse Muriel Engelman dies at 101
Muriel Engelman, a veteran Army nurse who served on the front lines of World War II, died June 30, The Washington Post reported July 20. She was 101.
FDA recalls 100K COVID-19 tests
In the most serious type of recall, American Contract Systems has recalled 99,900 distributed COVID-19 test kits after the FDA deemed the facility “uncontrolled” because of untrained workers.
How the resin shortage is affecting hospitals
The shortage of resin, an ingredient medical manufacturers use in plastic products, isn’t affecting hospitals equally.
11 hospitals hiring chief medical officers
Below are 11 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that posted job listings seeking chief medical officers in the last two weeks.
Large study ties COVID-19 to 6-fold increase in heart diseases
A new study involving more than 428,000 COVID-19 patients found the infection is tied to a sixfold increase in heart disease diagnoses in the weeks after infection, compared to those without COVID-19.
Dr. Howard Sandler elected president of American Society for Radiation Oncology
The American Society for Radiation Oncology appointed Howard Sandler, MD, its president-elect July 20.
12 oncologists on the move
Twelve oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments in the last few weeks.
Hacker tries to access a North Carolina clinic’s computer system
Primary care practice Benson (N.C.) Health has provided notice of a cyberattack involving an unauthorized party trying to access Benson Health’s network.
Woodland Behavioral nursing home prepares for closure after controversial run
Nearly 120 residents remain at Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center at Andover (N.J.) as the facility prepares to close in August after a troublesome history, Sparta Independent reported July 19.
Fauci says he’ll leave federal director’s post, but isn’t retiring
Anthony Fauci, MD, longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, clarified July 18 that he does not plan to be in his director position at the end of President Joe Biden’s current term, but is not retiring when he steps down from that role, according to NPR.
Lee Health expands hospital-at-home program: 6 things to know
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health partnered with telehealth and remote patient monitoring Health Recovery Solution to create a virtual health program for patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension and post cardio-thoracic surgery patients.
Federal staff minimums could cost nursing home industry $10B annually: 3 notes
Proposed federal staffing minimums for nursing homes could cost the industry $10 billion annually to hire more than 187,000 more caregivers, a July 19 report from the American Health Care Association and consulting firm Clifton Larson Allen found.
Intermountain streamlines organ donor referrals
Intermountain Healthcare has automated its organ donor referral process.
White House mulls possible narrow abortion public health directive
President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing whether to consider a narrow public health directive designed to protect access to abortion pills, Politico reported July 19, citing three people familiar with the discussions.
Experts play variant guessing game as omicron offshoots dominate
The omicron variant’s evolutionary pattern differs from earlier variants and offers hints that the next new strain that emerges may also be in the omicron family, The New York Times reported July 20.
11 recent hospital, health system CEO resignations
Nearly a dozen hospital and health system CEOs have left their positions or announced plans to do so since June 1.
12 health systems among best workplaces for disability inclusion
Twelve health systems were named to the Disability Equality Index’s list of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2022.
13-year-old girl is youngest Black student accepted into US medical school
Alena Analeigh Wicker, a 13-year-old girl from Texas, made history after being the youngest Black student accepted into a U.S. medical school, WSB-TV reported July 19.
Email accident exposes info of 1,178 ProMedica patients
Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica reported that an email that was misrouted in May exposed the protected health information of 1,178 patients, according to WTVG 13, an ABC affiliate.
US to return $500K healthcare providers paid in ransom to North Korea hackers
The federal government recovered $500,000 that two hospitals paid as ransom to North Korean hackers and plans to return the funds, according to a July 19 U.S. Justice Department statement.
Employee with gun arrested at Texas hospital
An employee was arrested July 19 at Reeves County Hospital in Pecos, Texas, after police found him in his office in possession of a gun, according to NewsWest 9.
Inflammatory condition in children waned throughout pandemic
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a condition that spiked when COVID-19’s alpha variant surged in early 2021, is now leveling off, according to The Wall Street Journal.
North Carolina hospital to end most patient services
Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C., plans to eliminate most patient services by the end of the year as it transitions to a specialty hospital focused on inpatient behavioral healthcare, the Iredell Free News reported.
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine fully authorized
After more than a year of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots going into people’s arms, there’s now a fourth vaccine option.
Bassett Healthcare extends CEO’s contract
Bassett Healthcare Network and CEO Tommy Ibrahim, MD, have agreed to an early contract extension, according to a July 19 press release. Originally scheduled to expire in December 2024, Dr. Ibrahim’s contract has been extended through the end of 2029.
Providence streamlines exec team as part of new operating model
Providence, a 52-hospital organization with system offices in Renton, Wash., and Irvine, Calif., is changing to a new operating model that includes a leaner executive team and a new divisional structure.
Bryan Walrath named president of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital in Miramar Beach, Fla., has named Bryan Walrath president, The Destin Log reported July 19.
Saratoga Hospital names CEO
Saratoga Springs N.Y.-based Saratoga Hospital named Jill Johnson VanKuren as the new president and CEO. According to a July 19 report from Times Union, Ms. VanKuren will start on Sept. 19.
LifePoint pays back wages for overtime violations
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $97,209 in back wages for 41 emergency services workers at Sanford, N.C.-based LifePoint-Central Carolina Hospital, according to a July 19 press release.
Child care stress linked to higher likelihood of burnout: 5 study findings
During the COVID-19 pandemic, child care stress was prevalent among healthcare workers and associated with burnout, anxiety and depression, and intent to reduce hours or intent to leave the job, according to research published July 18.
Mercy to invest $500M to further expansion in Arkansas
St. Louis-based Mercy health system has entered its second phase of planning to expand services in the Northwest Arkansas area, investing $500 million.
Increased staffing strains, delayed discharges push Washington hospital capacities past their limits
While capacity issues are not new in recent years, many hospitals in Washington state are currently “dramatically over capacity” and grappling with more strain from delayed discharges and staff shortages than previously during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s healthcare leaders said during a media briefing July 18, according to The Seattle Times.
Boone Health names Edward Clayton CFO
Edward Clayton, former president and CEO of Rolla, Mo.-based Phelps Health, has been announced as Columbia, Mo.-based Boone Health’s new CFO.
St. Charles Health System struggling to recover from financial strains, layoffs
Following a series of layoffs across the four hospitals and ongoing financial troubles, Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System is trying to get itself back on track, KTVZ reported July 18.
New sentinel alerts, infection prevention guidance: 4 recent moves from The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission has issued a sentinel event alert to prevent diagnostic overshadowing, released guidance on using packaged sterile supplies and opened applications for an annual safety award over the last few weeks.
Healthcare AI startup Olive laying off 450 employees
Columbus, Ohio-based tech startup Olive is laying off 450 employees, the Columbus Dispatch reported July 19.
8 recent donations to hospitals
The following are eight recent donations made to hospitals that Becker’s has reported on since June 10:
Kern Medical workers accuse hospital of violating public disclosure laws
Members of the Service Employees International Union Local 521 are accusing Bakersfield-based Kern Medical of violating California open meeting and public disclosure laws and being misleading about the use of an outpatient facility, according to a lawsuit filed July 18.
Global pharmaceutical group urges equitable vaccine access before next pandemic
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations pressed global leaders to plan better distribution practices for lower income countries in future pandemics.
6 systems seeking post-acute care talent
Below are six hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking post-acute care talent.
Inspira Health taps Dr. Tony Reed as senior vice president, chief quality and safety officer
Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health named Tony Reed, MD, its new senior vice president and chief quality and safety officer July 18.
Idaho hospital adopts innovative tech to detect lung cancer
Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls has adopted the Monarch Platform from health technology and robotics company Auris Health to detect lung cancer, East Idaho News reported July 18.
Kaleida Health names Beth Hughes president of vascular institute
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health announced July 15 that Beth Hughes would become the new president of its Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute.
When it comes to healthcare, Google wins battle of voice assistants
Google comes out on top as the best voice assistant for answering medical questions and providing accurate information verbally to users, according to a study in the Annals of Family Medicine.
Applications open for 2022 Eisenberg safety, quality awards
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum have started accepting applications for the 2022 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, the organizations said July 19.
9 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
The following hospital and health system CEO moves have been reported since July 12:
Health system chief marketing officers tasked with communicating a stance on social issues
Patients’ expectations of brands and organizations are shifting as they now look to health systems to take a stand on high-profile political and social issues. As a result hospital chief marketing officers are being tasked with developing their organization’s response.
Health system chief marketing officers tasked with communicating a stance on social issues
Patients’ expectations of brands and organizations are shifting as they now look to health systems to take a stand on high-profile political and social issues. As a result hospital chief marketing officers are being tasked with developing their organization’s response.
University of Chicago announces new executive vice president
The University of Chicago has appointed Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, as executive vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine, effective Oct. 1. This move comes after Kenneth Polonsky, MD, stepped down from the position last September.
University of Chicago announces new executive vice president
The University of Chicago has appointed Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, as executive vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine, effective Oct. 1. This move comes after Kenneth Polonsky, MD, stepped down from the position last September.
Surgery after COVID-19 might be safe sooner than recommended 7-week wait, study suggests
Fully vaccinated patients who undergo surgery soon after COVID-19 don’t have an elevated risk of post-surgery complications compared to surgery patients with no COVID-19 history, according to a study published July 15 in Annals of Surgery.
Surgery after COVID-19 might be safe sooner than recommended 7-week wait, study suggests
Fully vaccinated patients who undergo surgery soon after COVID-19 don’t have an elevated risk of post-surgery complications compared to surgery patients with no COVID-19 history, according to a study published July 15 in Annals of Surgery.
How to improve patient experience, clinician well-being concurrently
Improving the patient experience doesn’t have to come at the cost of clinician well-being. There’s a way to prioritize both, two physicians wrote in a July 18 article in Harvard Business Review.
How to improve patient experience, clinician well-being concurrently
Improving the patient experience doesn’t have to come at the cost of clinician well-being. There’s a way to prioritize both, two physicians wrote in a July 18 article in Harvard Business Review.
Avera vice president of culture retires after 20 years
Sister Joan Reichelt, RN, the executive vice president of culture at Avera Health in Sioux Falls, S.D., has retired after 20 years in the position and a lifetime dedicated to healthcare, Sioux Falls Business reported July 18.
Avera vice president of culture retires after 20 years
Sister Joan Reichelt, RN, the executive vice president of culture at Avera Health in Sioux Falls, S.D., has retired after 20 years in the position and a lifetime dedicated to healthcare, Sioux Falls Business reported July 18.
The best telehealth companies, per Healthline
Sesame Care has been rated the best overall telehealth company for 2022 by Healthline, with Amwell and Teladoc also receiving accolades in different categories
The best telehealth companies, per Healthline
Sesame Care has been rated the best overall telehealth company for 2022 by Healthline, with Amwell and Teladoc also receiving accolades in different categories
Experts closely watch reinfection trends as BA.5 spreads
The omicron subvariant BA.5’s highly transmissible nature and ability to evade immunity is spurring health experts to revisit earlier assumptions about the typical time span between COVID-19 infections, The Wall Street Journal reported July 19.
Experts closely watch reinfection trends as BA.5 spreads
The omicron subvariant BA.5’s highly transmissible nature and ability to evade immunity is spurring health experts to revisit earlier assumptions about the typical time span between COVID-19 infections, The Wall Street Journal reported July 19.
#BoycottWalgreens trends after alleged birth control dispute
The hashtag “BoycottWalgreens” has flooded social media after a customer took to Twitter earlier this month, alleging a Walgreens worker refused to sell condoms because of religious reasons.
#BoycottWalgreens trends after alleged birth control dispute
The hashtag “BoycottWalgreens” has flooded social media after a customer took to Twitter earlier this month, alleging a Walgreens worker refused to sell condoms because of religious reasons.
FDA approves 1st at-home treatment for vitiligo
The FDA granted Incyte, a Wilmington, Del.-based pharmaceutical company, the first approval for a vitiligo treatment after finding positive results in its phase 3 trials July 18.
FDA approves 1st at-home treatment for vitiligo
The FDA granted Incyte, a Wilmington, Del.-based pharmaceutical company, the first approval for a vitiligo treatment after finding positive results in its phase 3 trials July 18.
5 cardiologists on the move
Five cardiologists who have stepped into new roles, left their current positions or retired since July 1:
RWJBarnabas facilities recognized by AHA for cardiac and stroke care
Six RWJBarnabas Health facilities were recognized by the American Heart Association July 14 with “2022 Get With the Guidelines” and “Mission Lifeline” awards for cardiovascular care in the stroke, heart failure and resuscitation categories.
Epic + Oracle Cerner: 10 updates in the last 60 days
Epic and Oracle Cerner have been busy.
Northwell Health to provide mental health services to NYPD officers
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health said its affiliated, direct-to-employer company, Northwell Direct, will provide New York Police Department officers with mental health services including free, confidential counseling.
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