Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
-
Christus to reopen shuttered Steward hospital 'in the coming months'
Christus Health is taking over the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas, and plans to reopen the facility "in the coming months," according to a Sept. 18 news release shared with Becker's. -
UC Davis opens blood draw clinic for neurodevelopment patients
UC Davis Health opened a special blood draw clinic for children with autism, Down syndrome and neurodevelopmental conditions. -
AI tools could fight the loneliness endemic
AI chatbots could help fight the loneliness endemic, Julian De Freitas, PhD, assistant professor of business administration at the Harvard Business School, wrote in an article for The Wall Street Journal.
-
UChicago Medicine wins AAMC's community engagement award
The Association of American Medical Colleges has awarded UChicago Medicine and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine with the 2024 Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement. -
33% decline in cancer death rate since 1991: 12 things to know
Forty percent of all cancers are associated with modifiable risk factors, though there has been a 33% decline in the cancer death rate between 1991 and 2021, according to the American Association for Cancer Research's annual Cancer Progress Report. -
5 nurses honored for health equity research: AARP
The American Association of Retired Persons recognized five nurses for their work to end health disparities and improve healthcare. -
States ranked by C. diff infection rates
New Mexico has the highest rate of Clostridium difficile infections for the second year, while Nevada has the lowest, federal data shows.
-
Less than 1% of physicians specialize in care older adult care
The older adult population is expected to reach 82.1 million by 2050, yet less than 1% of physicians specialize in their care, according to a recent study of Americans over the age of 65. -
Steward CEO invokes the Fifth ahead of Senate committee contempt vote
Ralph de la Torre, MD, chairman and CEO of Dallas-based Steward Health Care is invoking his Fifth Amendment right ahead of a Senate committee's contempt vote. -
Unnecessary Medicare Advantage denials: harming Louisiana patients, crowding our emergency departments, and costing U.S. providers billions
Since 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has warned that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans sometimes deny enrollees' requests for essential services they need.1 2 -
Agency warns J&J over 340B rebate plan
The Health Resources and Services Administration issued a stern warning to Johnson & Johnson on Sept. 17, stating the company's plans to impose 340B rebates on certain drugs are in violation of federal law.
-
How Epic turned into a research giant
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Epic Systems began ramping up efforts in medical research, The Cap Times reported Sept. 18. -
CMS, Oklahoma pilot healthcare data interoperability platform
CMS is working on a qualified health plan directory pilot program for the state of Oklahoma, which could serve as a model for more national information-sharing initiatives in the future, according to CMS. -
Ascension posts $1.8B annual loss; liquidity 'remains strong,' CFO says
St.-Louis-based Ascension reported a $79 million operating loss (-0.3% margin) for the 10 months ending April 30, a substantial improvement on the $1.2 billion operating loss in the previous 10-month period. -
A look at Oracle Health's new EHR capabilities
Oracle Health has unveiled new EHR enhancements aimed at streamlining tasks for healthcare providers, with a focus on improving patient care efficiency and reducing clinician workload. -
Virus tied to poliolike illness in children on the rise
A respiratory virus linked to a rare, polio-like condition in children is on the rise in the U.S., according to a Sept. 17 NBC News report. -
GLP-1 weight loss pills are in the works: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become blockbuster drugs, but the need for weekly injections has limited their use. This may soon change, as several oral versions are nearing FDA approval, CNN reported Sept. 17. -
Health systems ease up on IT layoffs
Hospital and health system executives are navigating a complex financial landscape, with operating costs under constant pressure. As part of their cost-reduction strategies, several hospitals have turned to outsourcing or eliminating IT roles. -
83 hospitals earn Vizient's top clinical quality award
Vizient has recognized 83 academic medical centers and community hospitals for outstanding clinical quality and performance. -
Maryland's first new med school in 100 years approved for inaugural class
Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hagerstown, Md., has opened enrollment for the fall 2025 semester.
Page 7 of 50