Should a hospital running low on beds and staff prioritize vaccinated COVID-19 patients before their unvaccinated counterparts? Absolutely not, says Daniel Wikler, PhD, professor of ethics and population health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Last year, Becker's spoke to the top 10 hospitals named to U.S. News and World Report's 2020-21 Best Hospitals Honor Roll to look at what they are doing to address health disparities. A year later, Becker's checked in with those…
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield announced former Anthem and Aetna executive Joe Scibilia is joining as vice president of commercial market sales for public sector and labor markets.
Lisa Carter, CEO of Niswonger Children's Hospital in Johnson City, Tenn., has tested positive for COVID-19 after her husband, a teacher, also tested positive, Ballad Health President and CEO Alan Levine confirmed on Twitter Aug. 17.
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The CEO of Savannah, Ga,-based St. Joseph's/Candler said healthcare workers feel betrayed by those who are skeptical about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, as infection rates peak nationwide, according to NBC-affiliate WSAV 3.
Health officials in North Alabama are concerned that a recent music festival and an upcoming rally could lead to more COVID-19 infections in the state, according to Al.com.
Janesville, Wis.-based Mercyhealth has fired a vice president in charge of marketing and public relations over an alleged kickback scheme with a vendor, the Janesville Gazette reported Aug.16, citing a letter from the health system's CEO.
Mickey Smith, the CEO of Brooksville, Fla.-based Oak Hill Hospital, addressed the COVID-19 surge his county is facing and the effect it's having on his staff, NBC-affiliate WFLA reported Aug. 13.
COVID-19 data has been flawed since day one. But its shortcomings or utter lack of existence have never been more troubling than they are today.