Oregon is investing $25 million to support hospitals in maintaining labor and delivery services, Gov. Tina Kotek said Jan. 20. The governor has directed the Oregon Health Authority to distribute $15 million to support maternity care at small, rural hospitals…
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The Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians has launched a public dashboard featuring emergency department boarding data from hospitals across the state. The dashboard shows 2024 hospital boarding statistics, including total patients treated and admitted, average wait times and boarding percentages.…
MetroHealth and an Ohio state lawmaker are urging Cleveland Clinic to reconsider its plans to pursue level 1 trauma center status at its main campus. On Jan. 15, Cleveland Clinic announced it is pursuing level 1 designation in response to…
Post‑COVID‑19, many hospitals consistently operate at or near capacity, driven by persistent staffing shortages and increasing demand for care. That baseline strain leaves health systems with difficult operational decisions when seasonal respiratory viruses like influenza spike. “On any given day…
Several health systems kicked off the year with notable expansions of women’s healthcare services and programs. The expansions highlight health systems’ efforts to improve access to comprehensive women’s health services, including maternity care, postpartum follow-up and specialty gynecologic care. As…
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Cleveland Clinic is pursuing level 1 trauma center status at its main campus as regional demand for trauma services increases. Level 1 trauma centers provide the highest level of trauma care, including 24/7 access to a full range of surgical…
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi significantly reduced intensive care unit admissions among acute care patients after implementing a nurse-led initiative to better identify and respond to patient deterioration. The Critical Care Outreach Nurse Program was first piloted in 2023 to improve…
Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center and New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery have partnered to expand access to orthopedic care in South Florida. The organizations plan to offer comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including diagnosis, surgery and rehabilitation. HSS physicians will perform…
Some hospitals are postponing elective procedures to preserve capacity as a severe flu season pushes admissions higher and fills emergency departments across the U.S. UnityPoint Health-Des Moines said it will delay some surgeries and procedures requiring overnight admission through Jan. 13…
Pittsburgh-based UPMC has expanded its Magee-Womens services to UPMC Washington, strengthening access to advanced women’s healthcare across Washington County and surrounding areas. “This is more than an expansion, it’s a promise kept,” Brook Ward, president of UPMC Washington and UPMC…