Massachusetts vaccinates the most out of any state, according to a WalletHub report published Sept. 9. To determine which states vaccinate most, the financial services site analyzed data across 16 metrics, which were grouped into three key areas: immunization rates…

Hospital readmissions are tough to track as patients increasingly opt for other hospitals when they’re not satisfied with their care. Vizient developed the CMS Qualified Entity Public Report last month and Kaufman Hall highlighted findings in a Sept. 5 article.…

Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., and eGenesis have received FDA approval for a clinical trial testing genetically engineered pig kidneys.  The trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered pig kidney, after 24…

Key Takeaways Genetic testing is rapidly moving genomics from a niche specialty to becoming more integrated into mainstream clinical practice. Once deployed primarily to diagnose rare and inherited conditions after initial clinical evaluations, genetic insights are now shaping real-time treatment…

Omaha, Neb.-based CHI Health is building its own pipeline of clinical support staff through a new program that offers free training, certification and guaranteed employment to aspiring certified nursing assistants.  The goal of the CNA Advance Program is twofold: Develop…

The fall mortality rate among older adults in the U.S. has more than tripled over the last 30 years, despite steadily decreasing in other high-income countries, according to an opinion paper published Aug. 8 in JAMA Health Forum.  One possible…

Officials with the Florida Department of Health anticipate new rules to end school-based vaccine requirements to take effect in 90 days, beginning with chickenpox and immunizations for other diseases.  On Sept. 3, the state’s surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD,…

To increase patient safety, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare takes staff on “field trips” to learn from other high-risk industries, such as chemical manufacturing, according to an American Hospital Association podcast published Sept. 3.  Randy Fagin, MD, chief quality officer of…

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is enhancing security at its facility, including creating a private police force. “With this initiative, WellSpan Health is continuing to take a proactive approach to enhancing our security efforts and the safety of our patients, their…

Nurse scientists are a rare but growing role in hospitals that address not just research, but operational and patient care pain points. Nurse scientists, also referred to as nurse researchers, are nurses who have pursued a PhD and conduct research.…