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Health systems at 'high risk' in healthcare's darling state
Massachusetts has declared several regions “high risk” due to limited hospital capacity, a stark downturn for a state that is regularly heralded for the performance of its hospitals and healthcare system.
Dignity Health appoints hospital chief of staff
Arlene Vernon, MD, is now the chief of staff for Dignity Health’s St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach (Calif.).
'A dire situation': Lawmaker calls for resources amid HSHS/Prevea closures
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin has expressed concerns to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers over the planned closure of two Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals and regional health centers the system operates with Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Heal…
Epilepsy care guidelines updated for 1st time in 13 years
For the first time since 2010, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers has updated its guidelines for care.
Laid-off employees take to TikTok
Rather than taking job cuts personally, employees are sharing them publicly, Bloomberg reported Feb. 5.
Are antifungal creams leading to superfungal skin infections?
Improper prescribing or overuse of antifungal creams may actually be making some drug-resistant fungal skin infections worse, according to a CDC report published Jan. 11.
Conifer, Dartmouth Health strike new deal
Revenue cycle management company Conifer Health Solutions and Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Health will continue their partnership through a new multiyear deal.
Employee confidence in their employers hits all-time low
The share of employees reporting a positive six-month business outlook for their employer has hit a new low, according to company review platform Glassdoor’s most recent Employee Confidence Index.
10 states with most, least affordable child care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deems child care “affordable” if it requires 7% or less of a person’s income. By that measure, not a single U.S. state offers affordable child care, a recent analysis from GoBankingRates found.
Massachusetts General expands clinician leadership program
Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital announced Feb. 5 a second cohort for its clinical leadership development program titled Elevate.
