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Massachusetts hospital implements code of conduct policy
Milford (Mass.) Regional Medical Center has adopted a new code of conduct policy that targets disrespectful behavior from patients and visitors.
4 tips for physicians going to the business side of healthcare
Whether physicians sink or swim in healthcare’s business side boils down to four differences between clinical and nonclinical operations, according to a Jan. 22 Harvard Business Review article by Sachin H. Jain, MD.
Hackensack Meridian Health: Urgent care model reduces psychiatric ED visits
Thanks to a scarcity of alternative options, patients with psychiatric conditions often seek help from emergency departments in non-crisis situations when their usual psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist is unavailable. To combat this issue, Ed…
1 Oklahoma hospital has filed 5,000 debt collection cases
McAlester (Okla.) Regional Medical Center is facing criticism for its debt collection practices, KFF Health News reported Jan. 19.
Nebraska hospital names interim CEO
Kearney (Neb.) Regional Medical Center has named an interim CEO as William “Bill” Calhoun departs for a new role with Providence.
Experts call for more focus on preparing for Disease X
Global leaders are trying to get ahead of Disease X — the name used by the World Health Organization to “indicate an unknown pathogen that could cause a serious international epidemic.” Preparing now for the next global pandemic is vital, accordi…
A fast start to 2024 RCM M&A deals
Revenue cycle management company mergers and acquisitions are off to a quick start in 2024, with four deals announced or completed so far in January.
Ransomware gang takes responsibility for hospital hack
Money Message ransomware gang is claiming to be responsible for the Dec. 24 hack on Newburyport, Mass.-based Anna Jaques Hospital, The Record reported Jan. 19.
Highest-paying states for 6 nurse professions
California was the top-paying state for three nursing professions.
Mass General Brigham physician sues to save telehealth
A physician with Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is suing to allow clinicians to treat patients in other states remotely, according to a Wall Street Journal article.
