Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (R)'s office announced Feb. 2 that health insurer Anthem will add 450 employees to its Columbus-based BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia complex, according to the Ledger-Enquirer.
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Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic's proposal for a $175 million new hospital could generate more than 1,000 new jobs, according to the Marshfield News Herald.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently presented a report to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors that revealed high rates of healthcare employee injuries and a necessity for increased implementation safe patient handling policies.
To help meet a growing demand for nurses with bachelor's degrees, Norcross, Ga.-based Ashworth College has launched an online bachelor of science in nursing program for that builds upon the experience and skill sets registered nurses already possess.
Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Mass., part of Boston-based Steward Health Care, has cut two nurse full-time equivalent positions in the emergency room, according to a Nashoba Valley Voice report.