Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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CDC tells clinicians to watch for bird flu in new health alert
The CDC is warning clinicians and state health departments to watch for bird flu cases after a Texas resident was infected, presumably from dairy cattle. -
No new staff, all new results: Why virtual nursing is thriving at ChristianaCare
In two years, Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has expanded virtual nursing to 41% of its beds without adding a single new staff member. -
The ongoing Steward financial saga: 17 things to know
Over the last few months, Dallas-based Steward Health Care has been subject to increased scrutiny regarding the health system's troubled finances and the status of its 33 hospitals across eight states.
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5 recent Joint Commission moves
The Joint Commission has recently published a list of the most compliance standards that were most challenging for hospitals to meet in 2023, tweaked its hospital survey process and named an inaugural "president's fellow." -
4 hospitals closing emergency departments
Freestanding emergency departments are becoming more prominent as health systems bolster their outpatient strategies, but emergency departments at some hospitals are disappearing. -
The toll of nurses' student debt: 3 notes
Nearly two-thirds of registered nurses practicing in the U.S. still had student debt as of 2021, according to the most recent federal data available. -
10 best, worst states for remote work
When it comes to working from home, some states provide better conditions for the practice than others, according to a WalletHub ranking released April 8.
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Arkansas hospital CEO's contract ends after no-confidence vote
The board of governors for De Queen, Ark.-based Sevier County Medical Center has declined to renew the contract with hospital President and CEO Lori House, Steve Cole, EdD, chair of the board, confirmed to Becker's. -
Penn State Health's fix for portal message tsunami
Patient portal messages and emails have become a problem contributing to long work hours for clinicians and unsatisfied patients. -
Health system informatics team reboots
There is more data than ever before in healthcare, and technology is powering care delivery transformation. Patients and caregivers will benefit greatly from expanded access to care, more seamless decision-making and tools to reduce administrative burden on clinicians. -
Froedtert's digital chief reimagines patient interactions
Health systems across the nation are going through workforce and care delivery redesigns to support more efficient and precise organizations. Technology supports these changes by fostering interconnectivity and automating simple administrative tasks.
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Hospitals' Medicare Advantage problem hits an inflection point
As Medicare Advantage enrollment climbs to nearly 34 million people and the federal government implements new insurance policies, the scene has been set for tensions between hospitals and payers to intensify. -
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's healthcare high school to open in 2025
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is set to open its healthcare career-focused high school in 2025. -
Lawmakers call for leadership change after murder at Florida hospital
Federal lawmakers are calling for greater oversight of West Palm Beach (Fla.) VA Medical Center in the wake of a March 16 homicide at the facility. -
Reimbursement isn't a priority for nurses — Here's why the ANA is still focused on it
Reimbursement alone isn't among nurses' top priorities. However, a lack of transparency in nurse reimbursement is a contributing factor to many of the top issues they do want addressed, such as workplace violence and inadequate staffing. -
25 drugs at Mark Cuban's online pharmacy with biggest cost reductions
Two years after launching, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs now sells hundreds of generics and about 20 branded medications for a discounted rate. It also partners with hospitals, independent pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. -
Kaiser Permanente AI system clears 32% of patient messages: Study
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente tested an artificial intelligence-powered system and found that it resolved one-third of patient messages, helping clear clinicians' inboxes. -
Providence names chief risk officer
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has tapped Sara Gattie to serve as its next chief risk officer. -
20 hospitals closing departments or ending services
A number of healthcare organizations have recently closed medical departments or ended services at facilities to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or address staffing shortages. -
Detroit Medical Center names campus CEO
Josh Hester was promoted to CEO of Detroit Medical Center's Adult Central Campus, effective April 8.
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