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A study by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute, both based in Indianapolis, found that a certain set of factors have measurable effects on patient experience, though the effects vary by degree. Specifically, these factors were…
President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as the 47th president of the U.S. on Jan. 20. Since then, his administration has taken several steps in the healthcare sector, with a focus on virtual care, artificial intelligence…
A growing legal and financial crisis is threatening the stability of Pennsylvania’s hospitals. The state’s shifting medical liability landscape — particularly the rise of “venue shopping” and high-severity malpractice settlements — has created an environment in which hospitals face extraordinary…
East Ohio Regional Hospital, a 140-bed healthcare facility in Martins Ferry, has closed, local media outlets reported. Signs posted at EORH entrances March 20 said “Hospital closed! Please go to the nearest hospital Trinity, Reynolds or Wheeling!” according to the…
On March 18, Arkansas became the 14th state to join the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. With the passing of SB 101, licensed physician assistants in Arkansas will soon be allowed to practice in some other states. The 13 other states…
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services has increased its CEO compensation after the company reported an operating income of $1.7 billion (10.6% margin) in 2024, up from $1.2 billion (8.2% margin) in 2023, according to a March 20 Form…
The former chief scientific officer and executive director of Children’s Mercy Research Institute is suing Kansas City, Mo.-based Children’s Mercy Hospital, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit, filed March 18, claims Tom Curran, PhD, was fired in November 2023 shortly after…
Stamford (Conn.) Health has launched a maternal health partnership with midwife-led maternity care provider Oula. The partnership marks a first for both organizations, with Stamford offering midwifery services and Oula entering the Connecticut market, according to a March 13 news…
The University of Florida College of Nursing in Gainesville, part of UF Health, also of Gainesville, has secured $3 million to help address the state’s nursing shortage. Florida’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education Program contributed $1.5 million while the other…
Like any other healthcare institution in the U.S., Albany, Ga.-based Phoebe Putney Health System has been challenged with the physician shortage, President and CEO Scott Steiner told Becker’s. It is why the four-hospital system is partnering with Morehouse School of…