Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Nurses' workweeks grow longer: 5 notes
On average, registered nurses' workweeks were 84 minutes longer in 2022 than in 2018, federal data shows. -
Ascension's latest executive appointments
Patti Consolver was selected as vice president of front end revenue cycle at Ascension. -
Physician specialties with the highest, lowest projected gaps in staffing
Approximately 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected, on average, to open every year for the next decade — many coming from the need to replace workers who transfer out of the field or exit the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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MD Anderson partners on mRNA cancer vaccines
Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has partnered with CureVac, a global biopharmaceutical company, to develop novel mRNA-based cancer vaccines. -
'Do well while doing good': The dual benefits of Providence's equity work
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is empowering team members to spearhead quality improvement and health equity efforts via its Health Equity Fellowship Program. -
Kaiser med school names CEO
John Dalrymple, MD, was selected as the new dean and CEO of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena, Calif. -
RN annual median wage for all 50 states
Registered nurses in the U.S. have a median annual wage of $86,070 and a median hourly wage of $41.38, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released April 3.
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10 of 20 most popular drugs are in shortage
In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. hit a 23-year record after logging 323 active drug shortages. And among GoodRx's list of the nation's 20 most popular therapies, half are in shortage. -
15 best healthcare companies for career growth
LinkedIn has named 65 companies among the best to grow a career — including 15 companies in the healthcare, insurance, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries. -
New York health system CEO to retire
Michael Israel will retire as president and CEO of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Valhalla, N.Y., at the end of 2025. -
Sutter Health names first CMO of medical education and science
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has named Lindsay Mazotti, MD, as its first chief medical officer of medical education and science.
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Executive compensation at HCA, CHS, Tenet and UHS: 7 things to know
Most of the top-earning executives, including CEOs and CFOs, at four of the largest for-profit health systems in the U.S. saw their overall compensation increase in 2023, according to proxy statements recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
Mississippi county explores hospital sale
The Oktibbeha County, Miss., board of supervisors has hired a consultant to survey Starkville, Miss.-based OCH Regional Medical Center in a first step to sell the facility, WTVA reported April 15. -
Lawmakers express fury toward UnitedHealth in first Change attack hearing
UnitedHealth Group drew the ire of federal lawmakers during the first hearing on the fallout surrounding the unprecedented cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February. -
Tenet CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 2023
Dallas-based Tenet CEO Saum Sutaria was paid 305 times more than the health system's median employee in 2023, according to a proxy statement filed April 12 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
FDA nixes anti-ivermectin posts — but maintains its stance
The FDA has removed social media posts decrying the use of ivermectin for treating COVID-19 following a court ruling, Bloomberg News reported April 16. -
UCI Health lowered deaths from antibiotic-resistant organisms by 24% with this collaboration
A study led by researchers at Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health found that use of antiseptic soap and nasal ointment among patients in hospitals and residents of nursing homes reduced countywide infections by up to 30% and dropped associated deaths by 24%. -
OSF HealthCare to create AI training assistants
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is partnering with technology company Brand Engagement Network to develop artificial intelligence assistants to help with primary care training. -
Northwestern Medicine posts $105M in Q2 operating income
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine posted an operating income of $104.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, down from $120.3 million posted over the same period last year. -
Lawsuit claims Atrium shared patient data with Facebook, Google
A federal lawsuit filed against Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health alleges the health system shared patient information with Facebook and Google, The Charlotte Observer reported April 15.
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