A clinical leader at Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has drawn attention to the rising cases of rotavirus among children, according to an April 29 CBS News report. Joseph Aracri, DO, system chair of pediatrics for Allegheny Health, told CBS News…
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Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health is planning additional service and job cuts at its Fort Smith campus. Here are six things to know: 1. Baptist Health will restructure the campus and discontinue several inpatient services and clinics amid ongoing financial…
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Oracle Health has resumed its U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs EHR rollout after a three-year hiatus and has been working to advance CMS’ “Kill the Clipboard” initiative. Meanwhile, the EHR vendor continues to refine its AI and upgrade strategy. “[E]nhancements…
Antibiotic resistance is accelerating globally, with more than a million deaths each year and nearly 5 million more linked to resistant infections. More than 39 million deaths are projected to occur as a result of antibiotic-resistant infections between 2025 and…