Centura Health in Centennial, Colo., said June 30 that it will provide employees up to the director level, as well as employed providers, a $500 appreciation bonus if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Aug. 13.
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A bill proposed this spring, titled the Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021, signals a bipartisan effort to expand Medicare Part D coverage to cover copays for vaccinations.
The following health systems revealed plans in June about offering sign-on bonuses or pandemic appreciation bonuses for workers:
Houston Methodist is offering $15,000 sign-on bonuses to nurses and $15,000 referral bonuses for employees.
Point32Health may not cover Biogen's new Alzheimer's treatment, Aduhelm, for its commercial members unless the price is reduced.
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Health systems in Georgia and Southwest Florida are offering nurses sign-on bonuses amounting to tens of thousands of dollars and/or relocation assistance amid efforts to address staffing needs.
Trinity Health will provide $500 appreciation awards to its 123,000 employees in recognition of their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 22 health system statement.
Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery topped the list as the highest-paid physician assistant specialty in 2020, according to the American Academy of Physician Assistants Salary Report published June 16.
The gender pay gap plagues women in the U.S., and the healthcare industry is no exception. Here are 10 numbers that illustrate the gender pay gap:
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