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Hospitals continue to experience “financial and operational impacts” from the Change Healthcare hack more than two months after the cyberattack on the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, […]

Hippocratic AI, a healthcare generative AI startup valued at $500 million, now counts 12 nursing leaders as advisors, including four from health systems.

Executives are zeroing in on talent strategies that they consider sustainable as they face an uncertain political and economic landscape, according to a recent report […]

A federal judge on Monday threw out legal challenges to the Medicare negotiation program that had been brought by Bristol Myers Squibb and Johnson & […]

This brief describes Medicare coverage of sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, and compares that coverage with private insurance plans and Medicaid. These benefits […]

This brief examines 10 key facts about women with Medicare and presents new statistics on the health, economic and functional status of women with Medicare.

On April 22, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago opened a food pantry in its emergency department to support patients’ recovery and well-being. 

For students planning to graduate with bachelor’s degrees in 2024, stability, location and employer reputation are top job considerations, according to a recent report from […]

Walmart will close all of 51 of its health care centers across five states and end virtual care services, the company announced Tuesday. After five […]

 The FDA has granted full approval for Pfizer’s Tivdak (tisotumab vedotin-tftv) to treat cervical cancer in patients whose disease has progressed on or after chemotherapy. 

Physicians might be hesitant to write annual prescriptions, but Marie Brown, MD, director of practice redesign at the American Medical Association, says providers can save […]

Jacksonville, Fla.-based HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, part of Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, has tapped Drew Hartmann as CFO, effective May 20.

Sparta (Ill.) Community Hospital cut its no-show rate by 6% by combining the electronic health record with the communications system to deliver medical reminders and […]

Eduardo Slatopolsky, MD, a pioneering physician-scientist and nephrologist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died April 24 at age 89.

California’s drug label, CalRx, is teaming up with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to offer naloxone at a 40% discount, Gov. Gavin Newsom said April 29.

Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Health System secured a 10-year deal with Royal Philips, the companies announced April 30. 

Median CEO pay climbed at many S&P 500 companies for the 2023 to 2024 filing period, indicating a return to historical norms in the growth […]

Oracle Health had a busy April, with its parent company revealing relocation plans and its intentions to surpass Epic. Here are 10 times Becker’s reported […]

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has named two new C-suite leaders to oversee business development and innovation.

This brief discusses why and how federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity data have been revised, highlights some of the key changes to data […]

Cleveland Clinic’s hospital-at-home initiative has patient experience scores that rival any of the health system’s inpatient units, the program’s leader told Becker’s.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is still committed to its Oracle Health EHR rollout despite the need for additional improvements, The Spokesman-Review reported April 29. 

Two Ascension hospitals in Indiana have named new presidents.

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is teaming up with healthcare technology company Innovaccer to deploy its AI platform to aid its value-based care initiatives. 

The Biden administration on Tuesday banned most uses of a toxic chemical that is used as a paint stripper.  Long-term exposure to the chemical, methylene […]

Two of the five most livable American cities are located in Indiana. 

Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health has filed plans with the state of Texas for a $1.6 billion hospital project at the Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson […]

April saw a number of health systems name revenue cycle leaders. 

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University documented the world’s first known case of brain disease from fentanyl inhalation.

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare posted a net income of $2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2024 up from $143 million posted in the same period […]

Mississippi had the highest cancer mortality rate in 2019 — over 20% above the national average, a USAFacts report found.

WalletHub has deemed Washington the best state for nurses to practice in 2024 — a recognition based on an analysis of earnings, job growth and […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs has long given Vietnam veterans disability compensation for illness connected to Agent Orange, widely used to defoliate Southeast Asian battlefields during the U.S. war. […]

Tornadoes in Oklahoma injured at least 100 people and killed four, and damaged a Mercy hospital, according to a report published April 29 on EMS1 […]

Kevin Yingling, RPh, MD, will retire as CEO of Huntington, W.V.-based Marshall Health Network in 2025. 

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, a 46-hospital system, reported a $104 million operating gain in 2023, a more than $200 million improvement on the $96.4 million […]

The ransomware group responsible for the Feb. 21 cyberattack on UnitedHealthcare subsidiary Change Healthcare used stolen credentials to remotely access the company’s systems, according to […]

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported an operating income of $197.7 million in 2023, a 68% improvement on the $117.6 million operating gain posted […]

Walmart Health is closing all 51 of its health centers across five states and shutting down its Walmart Health Virtual Care services.

Former President Trump in a new interview suggested states with restrictive abortion bans might monitor women’s pregnancies and should be left to decide whether to […]

Congressional inaction regarding health privacy laws robs Americans’ control of ownership of their health data, according to Senator Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Senate HELP committee.

GPs have hit out at chronic underfunding that has left practices unable to afford to hire doctors – amid warnings of growing concern among registrars […]

EU-OSHA Blog Back to latest posts 26/04/2024 Kosovo marks the World OSH Day On 26 April 2024, EU-OSHA was invited to participate at an OSH […]

EU-OSHA Blog Back to latest posts 26/04/2024 Material of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2023-2025 “Safe and healthy work in the digital age” now available in […]

03/05/2024 Call for entries for the 2024 Healthy Workplaces Film Award open Image @Doclisboa EU-OSHA and the 22nd edition of Doclisboa International Film Festival invite […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For many years, Rose Sims had no idea what was going on inside a nondescript brick building on Florida Street a couple […]

When Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, got hit by a cyberattack this winter, a big chunk of the nation’s doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and […]

Did You Know?According to the CDC, nearly 26% of adults over 65 have 8 or fewer teeth. A quarter of the population has 8 or […]

Each April the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) honors Second Chance Month, where we recognize the importance of supporting the suc […]

A federal judge says ‘no’. Endpoints reports: A New Jersey federal judge on Monday tossed cases brought by Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb […]

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health’s new ad is narrated by Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. 

The FDA finalized a rule April 29 to treat laboratory-developed tests as medical devices, putting them in the purview of federal oversight. 

The University of Kentucky board of trustees has approved plans to proceed with the acquisition of St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Ky. 

Leonardo Seoane, MD, Ochsner Health executive vice president and chief academic officer, will serve as the founding dean of New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of […]

Jeff Bevis – who co-founded FirstLight Home Care – has been named the next CEO of Concierge Home Care, a home-based care company backed by […]

A growing number of Americans cannot access primary care when it is needed, so they turn to urgent care and telehealth to fill the gaps […]

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center has voluntarily paused its liver transplant program while it receives a performance review from the United […]

Data analytics firm MultiPlan is facing another lawsuit alleging that it conspired with major payers to underpay providers by tens of billions annually.

Last summer, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) made waves when it filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that outlines visitation rights for hospital patients, ABC affiliate WKRN reported April 29.

St. Louis-based Ascension named Saurabh Tripathi executive vice president and CFO Aprl 29 to succeed Liz Foshage, who is retiring in September.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services’ chief digital information officer is focusing on three key pillars in 2024: cybersecurity, enhancing consumer experience and fostering purpose-driven initiatives.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revising long-standing rules to place laboratory tests under the same jurisdiction as other testing, which the agency says […]

Newport, Vt.-based North County Hospital has named Fred Schaffner CFO, according to an April 27 post on his LinkedIn page. 

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health went live on Epic Hyperdrive. 

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has created a generative artificial intelligence app, CS Connect, that can interact with patients and ask them questions, the Los Angeles Business […]

Amberwell Health, based in Atchison, Kan., has selected Jared Abel as its next CEO. 

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BMA leaders have called on the GMC to justify its decision to refer a GP climate change protester to a medical tribunal that suspended her […]

As healthcare CEO compensation continues to rise, nonprofit hospitals are turning to alternative methods to remain competitive, according to an April 24 blog post from […]

Terry Shaw, president and CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, has been focused on replenishing the system’s workforce and leadership pipeline over the last few […]

AdventHealth Apopka (Fla.), part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, opened a new $26.3 million patient floor on April 29 that increases the hospital’s bed count […]

The number of complaints from patients who are harmed by complications when undergoing cosmetic procedures has increased in recent years. Complaints have ranged from harm […]

Risks associated with the tests have increased, requiring greater oversight to protect patients, the agency contends.

As some formularies begin to favor biosimilars, CVS Health and Cigna Group’s Evernorth are veering further into the biosimilar business, The Wall Street Journal reported […]

Millions of health care workers around the globe are calling for world governments to put significant limits on the plastics industry. Representatives of 900 health […]

Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System has seen a steep increase in the number of patients requiring medical flights out of state for emergency abortions […]

St. Louis-based Ascension is working with Oracle to build a technology platform to manage capacity, workforce issues and supply chain all in one place, the […]

A hacker gained the log-in credentials of 23 employees of a Los Angeles-based health system during a recent phishing attack.

West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has promoted various executives to strengthen its leadership team and operations as it continues to improve the system’s financial performance. 

Increased reliance on imaging for diagnosis and efficient patient care mixed with higher volumes of patients has left hospitals scrambling to meet demand with the […]

Answering patient inquiries is the predominant application of large language model technology within the healthcare industry, a April 23 survey from AI healthcare company John […]

Salem (Mo.) Memorial Hospital District has announced that Interim CEO Jason Edwards and CFO Doug Hoban have submitted their resignations.

The rich are getting richer in a number of Western states, according to an April 25 analysis from GoBankingRates. 

Strange symptoms in syphilis cases are appearing sooner and in higher incidence rates than normal, CNN reported April 26. 

Demand for Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic is high across the U.S., but interest varies by state, according to research conducted by Bison Pharmacy. 

Midwest grocery chain Meijer has donated $3 million to support the construction of the Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, which is slated to open in […]

Prairieville (La.) Family Hospital closed April 29 after the Louisiana Department of Health determined that the hospital violated state hospital laws and regulations and revoked […]

 The Federal Trade Commission’s recent noncompete ban could affect the nation’s largest EHR vendor, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.

Sandy McKenzie has been named president and CEO of Dalton, Ga.-based Hamilton Medical Center: the flagship hospital of Hamilton Health Care System. 

A study from researchers at University of Cambridge in England found people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer in their […]

San Francisco-based UCSF Health broke ground April 27 on its new $4.3 billion UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital in San Francisco.

A patient and a visitor were injured in a fire that broke out April 27 in an inpatient room at UVA Health University Medical Center […]

From a judge ruling that Tenet must face a class-action lawsuit, to the California Hospital Association alleging Anthem Blue Cross of California violated the state’s […]

Nearly 200 rural hospitals have closed since 2005, and some states bear the brunt of this reduction to healthcare access more than others. 

Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System has named Michelle Lewis vice president of revenue cycle, according to an April 28 post on her LinkedIn page. 

Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their organization’s areas of growth for the next few years. 

Opelousas (La.) General Health System has named Shelly Soileau CFO, effective June 3. 

This analysis highlights key findings about the health care experiences of older adults (ages 65 and older) based on KFF’s 2023 Survey on Racism, Discrimination, […]

The Nashville, Tennessee-based operator is the latest for-profit system to report stronger than expected inpatient volumes and tempered expenses.

Automation of tasks in the digital age: exploring the opportunities and challenges EU-OSHA Mon, 04/29/2024 – 14:15 Employing The term advanced robotics refers to the […]

BMA Wales has warned that without urgent investment in general practice the country will soon see its 100th practice closure in just over a decade.

GPs have dismissed a ‘laughable’ government claim that the 2024/25 contract delivers the biggest cut in red tape for general practice in 20 years.

Top healthcare organizations use three proven strategies to strengthen culture while integrating AI.

The rise in denial rates is more than a mere statistic; it’s a symptom of a broader systemic challenge that calls for strategic foresight and […]

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he is not pushing for anything at the federal level for an abortion ban. NBC’s Kristen Welker asked […]

The UK is set to lose its measles-free status for the second time in a decade after a surge in cases over the past year.

Ships with an aim to sail from Turkey to Gaza with humanitarian aid have been denied the right to sail, according to The Associated Press. […]

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said an interview excerpt of him saying there is “no vaccine that is safe and effective” has been […]

Former President Donald Trump, in a rebuke of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over the continued battle on how to approach in vitro fertilization (IVF), […]

Abortion politics is threatening to roil Florida Republicans’ chances in competitive state Legislature races amid widespread voter backlash.  The Florida Supreme Court upheld a 15-week […]

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health, discussed the latest bird flu developments on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on April 25. […]

The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against discrimination for gay and transgender people, reversing a Trump administration rule that gutted them.  In a […]

Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to adopt innovative approaches to enhance patient care and streamline operations. To address this, the adoption of unified platforms, including […]