In early March, Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial HealthCare went live with a $234 million Epic EHR. Becker’s talked to leaders from the inpatient and outpatient sides who have been overseeing the switch — Ryan Smith, MSN, RN, vice president and chief…
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The FDA has approved GSK’s gepotidacin, the first antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in 30 years. The drug has been approved for female adults and adolescents with UTIs caused by common bacterial pathogens including E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae,…
Digital kiosks have helped Boston Medical Center Health System serve more patients and more easily meet regulatory requirements. The health system started installing iPads for patient check-ins last year across inpatient and outpatient departments. “Patients are experiencing this form of…
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare plans to discontinue intensive care and obstetrics services at its medical center in Ottawa, Ill., and transfer them to a nearby facility in Peru, Ill., according to reports from Shaw Local News Network and Starved Rock…
HHS has abruptly canceled more than $12 billion in grants to state health departments that supported efforts to track infectious diseases, expand mental health services and modernize outdated systems, according to The New York Times. Late March 25, state health…
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has filed a lawsuit against Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in an effort to block its eviction from the Golisano Children’s Health Center in Naples — a move that could shut down a facility that serves about…
Neurologists reported the highest rate of burnout at 43% while oncologists reported the highest rate of depression at 15%, according to Medscape. Medscape surveyed more than 5,700 physicians across more than 29 specialties between July 1 and Oct. 2. The…
Cleveland Clinic is teaming up with Abu Dhabi-based technology firm G42 to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The organizations will establish a joint task force to identify, evaluate and prioritize AI-driven projects, aiming to enhance patient care,…
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has received certificate-of-need approval from the South Carolina Department of Public Health to build a $320 million hospital in Bluffington, S.C. The 50-bed hospital, Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center, can expand to 100 beds to accommodate…
Amazon is testing a generative AI-powered health assistant, dubbed Health AI, on its website and mobile app, CNBC reported March 25. The chatbot is designed to answer health and wellness questions, suggest common care options for various medical needs, and…