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Healthgrades' 50 top hospitals for 2024
Healthgrades has recognized 250 hospitals nationwide for exceptional care via its “America’s Best Hospitals” awards, released Jan. 23.
Experts call for new sepsis definition in children
A team of U.S. and international pediatric medical experts proposed a new definition of sepsis in children at the Society for Critical Care Medicine’s 2024 Critical Care Congress being held in Phoenix Jan. 21-23.
Dana-Farber probes 50+ papers, including CEO's
The Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has notified research journals that it desires to retract six studies and correct 31 papers — including those co-authored by top executives — as part of an ongoing probe, The Wall Street Journal reported Ja…
Is there AI discussion fatigue in healthcare?
Discussion around artificial intelligence in healthcare has exploded as the technology looks promising in making healthcare more efficient, but is the discourse around the topic causing fatigue?
Jefferson Health, Crozer partner to grow neurological care
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health has entered into a service agreement with Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health to provide neurological care services in Pennsylvania’s Delaware County.
How UVA Health cut number of ED visits
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health is connecting patients who regularly visit emergency rooms for non-emergency care of chronic conditions to a program designed to make care more accessible, while keeping critical ER beds free and lowering capacity.
7 HIPAA predictions for 2024
Even 28 years after President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law, many of its rules have remained difficult for HIPAA-regulated entities, according to a Jan. 22 HIPAA Journal report.
'It's going to break Denver Health': CEO speaks out on uncompensated migrant care
Denver Health “is at a critical, critical point,” according to its CEO, Donna Lynne, DrPH.
Florida Senate passes $800M legislation to bolster healthcare access
The Florida Senate approved an $800 million legislative package meant to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and advance access to care.
Seattle Children's mold lawsuit kicks off new trial
A trial has begun in a class-action lawsuit against Seattle Children’s hospital from families who claim mold in the hospital made 14 young people sick and resulted in the death of seven patients, KING5 reported Jan. 22.
