The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines on Feb. 4 to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination. His nomination now goes to the full Senate floor, where he needs 51 votes for a confirmation.
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Hospital operating margins hit a 12-month high of 7.6% in December, according to data from Kaufman Hall's "National Hospital Flash Report," but challenges continue to loom.
In 2024, an average of 74.1% pharmacy school graduates passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, according to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in January was $2,294.14, up 0.01% from December and down 3.57% from January 2024, according to data shared with Becker's from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
Thirty health systems have signed on to a letter to congressional leaders urging them to pass a five-year extension for the hospital-at-home program.
The FDA has approved two biotechnology companies to begin clinical trials of xenotransplantation, a procedure whereby genetically modified pig organs are transplanted into humans. The breakthrough offers new hope for thousands of Americans suffering kidney failure, many of whom are…
President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce federal spending by $1 trillion, with Medicaid emerging as a likely target, The New York Times reported Feb. 3.
Health system IT leaders are entering a new era of leadership amid transformational technology platform purchases, artificial intelligence integration and cybersecurity advancements. But being the most technically proficient no longer guarantees leaders the top role.
In this episode, Nick Barcellona, CFO of WVU Medicine, discusses the health system’s rapid expansion, key healthcare trends, and the strategic focus on integration and optimization. He shares insights on managing workforce challenges, the evolution of Peak Health, and the…
Abridge and Microsoft's DAX Copilot are leading the race for AI-powered ambient speech solutions in healthcare, thanks to their deep integration with Epic's EHR and high customer satisfaction, a Feb. 5 KLAS report found.