Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Highest-paying health systems for entry-level jobs
Hospitals and health systems offer some of the highest wages for entry-level workers, going head-to-head with major companies in most states and large cities, according to a recent analysis. -
WVU pharmacists test AI to lessen readmissions, save costs
Researchers and pharmacists at West Virginia University are developing AI technology to streamline medication reconciliation in hospitals, or the standard of reviewing a patient's drug regimen before discharges. -
129 injuries, 49 deaths reported with Abiomed heart pump issue
Abiomed updated warnings on more than 60,000 Impella Left Sided Heart Pumps because the device might cut the wall of the heart's left ventricle, the FDA said March 21.
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Man sentenced to prison for role in '1 of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history'
A South Carolina man who owned at least 10 durable medical equipment companies was sentenced to nine years in prison for what the Justice Department called "one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history." -
'Get ahead and stay ahead': Sanford Health CFO on improving margins
As hospital margins remain a mixed bag, Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health CFO Scott Wooten encouraged other healthcare leaders to make hard decisions as early as possible to help improve their margins. -
11 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker's this year: -
Minnesota hospital names new CEO
Mary Ellen Wells was selected as the next CEO of Litchfield, Minn.-based Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics.
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Penn State Health Children's to expand surgical services
Specialists with Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pa., are now providing nonemergency surgical services at the health system's hospital in Lancaster, about 25 miles south. -
Inside Jefferson's push to engage retired nurses
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is keeping more retired nurses connected to the system through its Nurse Emeritus program. -
Mark Cuban, Travis Kelce among top 25 healthcare marketing influencers
Mark Cuban, Travis Kelce and Elon Musk are among the top 25 healthcare marketing influencers for 2024, according to MM+M. -
Children's prolonged hospital stays linked to 3 factors
Long hospital stays and severe infections in children are linked to a handful of factors, including hospitalization during the rainy season and malnutrition, according to research published March 20 in BMC Infectious Diseases.
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Medicare paves way for weight loss drug coverage: WSJ
Less than two weeks after Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy was approved to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, CMS has issued guidance for Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs, The Wall Street Journal reported March 21. -
Provider lawsuits pile up in wake of Change hack
Providers are beginning to file lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare over the Feb. 21 cyberattack that has crippled hospitals, physician practices and pharmacies across the country. -
15 top health system workplaces, per USA Today
Fifteen health systems were named top workplaces in the U.S. by USA Today and human resources technology company Energage. -
HCA Florida hospital welcomes CFO
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, a 113-bed facility, has appointed Kim Williams CFO, ABC affiliate WCJB reported March 20. -
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024. -
36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020
Jellico (Tenn.) Regional Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, closed March 9, making it the 36th rural hospital to shutter or no longer provide inpatient services since 2020, according to data compiled by the University of North Carolina's Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. -
Atrium Health rebrands 2 hospitals
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has rebranded its children's hospitals under a common name. -
16 most used job titles
Registered nurse, nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse are among the 16 most frequently used job titles, according to a new report from ADP Research. -
To build or to buy healthcare AI tools?
As healthcare organizations look to implement more AI tools, the question of whether to build or buy continues to be an ongoing conversation.
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