COVID-19 cases are rising in at least 26 states, according to the latest CDC data, published July 18. Four notes: 1. Overall, the level of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare services across the country is low. However,…
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Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York and Lenox Hill Hospital are partnering, according to a June 28 Instagram post from Sanjay Konakondla, MD, and Albert Telfeian, MD, PhD. The partnership between the New York City-based facilities makes Lenox Hill Hospital the only…
It will take creative solutions and sustained cooperation to meet the needs of our rural populations. Between 2005 and 2023, nearly 150 rural U.S. hospitals either closed or stopped admitting patients. Of them, 81 shuttered completely. The Center for Healthcare…
Health systems are navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare environment where patient safety is shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging risks. From the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence to rising care complexity and capacity constraints, healthcare leaders are reexamining how…
Sacroiliac joint fusion technology is advancing, and the data shows it’s efficacy across different medtech companies. Five notes: 1. Tenon Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance to use its Catamaran sacroiliac joint system for augmenting thoracolumbar fusion. The indication was first used in June by…
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Robert Mach was appointed CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, Mich., effective Aug. 15. Mr. Mach brings a wealth of experience to the role, most recently serving as CEO of Arbor Health in Morton, Wash., according to a hospital…
As more complex, higher-acuity surgeries continue to shift from inpatient hospitals to lower-cost outpatient settings, a growing number of health systems are doubling down on ambulatory surgery centers, through strategic joint ventures, acquisitions and partnerships. Driven by payer pressure, patient…
Massachusetts ranks as the best state for working dads, while New Mexico ranks the worst, according to a new list published June 10 by WalletHub. The personal finance website compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across four…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Emplify Health and Milwaukee-based Marquette University have partnered to establish a program that aims to train mental health professionals for northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Funded by the…
CMS is investigating an unspecified number of hospitals nationwide that offer gender-confirming care to children, the agency said May 28. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, sent a letter to “select hospitals” May 28, outlining concerns regarding quality standards and profits…