Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Best pharmacy schools: US News
On April 8, US News & World Report published its ranking of the nation's 141 PharmD programs after surveying academics at peer institutions. -
Aspirus taps SVP of enterprise development
Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health has named David Bittner senior vice president of enterprise development, according to an April 11 LinkedIn post from the health system. -
Illinois hospital reopens under new ownership
OSF HealthCare has reopened a hospital in Peru, Ill., 15 months after the facility shuttered under its previous owners.
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86% of post-surgery infections caused by preexisting skin bacteria: Study
About 86% of infections following spine surgery could be linked to the patient's natural skin microbiome, a recent study from Seattle-based University of Washington School of Medicine found. -
Drug shortages hit 23-year high: ASHP
The number of ongoing drug shortages in the U.S. is at its highest since 2001 — when the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists began tracking data. There are now 323 medications in low supply. -
Uptick in mysterious condition puzzles physicians
Physicians are reporting a surge in a mysterious medical condition notably affecting young, athletic women since the onset of the pandemic, The Washington Post reported April 10. -
Hospital M&A hits 4-year high
The first quarter of the year marks the strongest merger and acquisition activity among hospitals and health systems since 2020, according to analysis from Kaufman Hall.
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Why CEO pay is on the rise: Lown Institute
Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute, is speaking out on high hospital CEO pay. -
Epic approved for 'otherworldly' expansion
A local planning commission has approved Epic's plans for a headquarters expansion that will feature more fantasy-themed buildings, the Milwaukee Business Journal reported. -
Best states to retire, per Gen Z and millennials
Gen Zers and millennials still have a ways to go before retirement — although many are planning ahead, according to a new survey from GoBankingRates. -
Why Walgreens' CEO expects to beat Amazon on healthcare
Walgreens' new CEO said the company will vanquish Amazon on healthcare by continuing to offer a human touch, CNBC reported.
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UnityPoint expands virtual care to 3 states
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health has expanded virtual care to three other states. -
7 hospitals, health systems creating new C-suite roles
Hospitals and health systems are making changes in their C-suite and leadership ranks based on organizational needs in today's healthcare environment. Some of the changes have involved adding inaugural roles to their C-suites. -
Oracle to revamp AtlantiCare IT systems
Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare is entering into an IT partnership with Oracle Health as part of a new six-year initiative. -
CMS pitches inpatient payment rule for 2025: 8 things to know
CMS released its annual Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule April 10, which proposes a reimbursement boost for acute care hospitals. -
Ohio hospital to downgrade trauma center designation level
Beavercreek, Ohio-based Soin Medical Center, part of Kettering (Ohio) Health, will no longer operate as a level 3 trauma center, effective April 13. -
Employment levels in 38 hospital jobs
The types of jobs available at hospitals vary widely, and so do employment levels for those jobs. -
4 hospitalized from fake Botox injections: CDC
The CDC is investigating fake Botox injections that have hospitalized at least four people in two states, NBC News reported April 10. -
Best business schools for part-time MBAs: US News
The Booth School of Business at University of Chicago topped U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings of best part-time MBA programs. -
10 ransomware groups frequently targeting healthcare
Ransomware gang LockBit 3.0 was listed as the ransomware group targeting the healthcare sector most often.
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