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The 5 most common elective surgeries for older adults
The most common elective surgical procedure for older adults was major joint surgery, according to a recent study.
Hospital profitability growth varies widely by region
Hospital profitability was up nationally last year as operating margins increased 16% year over year. But not every region experienced the same success, according to data from the Jan. 30 Kaufman Hall “National Hospital Flash Report.”
Officer shoots patient wielding knife at Georgia VA hospital
A patient wielding a knife was shot and killed by an officer at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Georgia, Atlanta News First reported Jan. 30.
MD Anderson 1st in US to partner with international nuclear agency
Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is the first International Atomic Energy Agency Collaborating Centre in the United States focused on healthcare.
Pennsylvania rehab hospital investigates possible Legionella case
Derry Township, Pa.-based Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital is investigating possible Legionella bacteria in the water after one patient became sick, ABC affiliate WHTM reported Jan. 30.
HHS confirms syphilis epidemic, unveils response
As U.S. syphilis rates reach the highest levels since the 1950s, HHS deemed the public health issue as a “surging epidemic” and rolled out resources to stop the sexually transmitted infection’s decadeslong upward trend.
Ensemble joins Epic's Rev Cycle Partners program
Ensemble Health Partners is joining Epic’s new Rev Cycle Partners program, which is designed to help healthcare organizations optimize their use of Epic to improve revenue cycle outcomes.
HCA digs deeper into digital agenda
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has a robust agenda for advanced digital capabilities that will support business and clinical strategy, CEO Samuel Hazen said during the company’s Jan. 30 earnings call.
CVS shuttering 25 MinuteClinics in Los Angeles
CVS Health will close 25 of its MinuteClinic locations across Los Angeles by Feb. 25 to ensure patient and consumer demands align with its healthcare delivery strategy.
Longtime dean to depart U of Wisconsin medical school
Robert Golden, MD, is stepping down as dean of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, a role he has held since 2006.
