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CDC recommends spring COVID booster
CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, has approved a recommendation from the agency’s advisory committee for adults over 65 to receive an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose this spring.
Kaiser looks to build new California hospital, demolish current one
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has proposed a project that would demolish its existing San Jose (Calif.) Medical Center and construct a new hospital.
Wisconsin governor approves $15M crisis response bill amid HSHS/Prevea closures
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has approved Senate bill 1015, now known as 2023 Wisconsin Act 97, which will secure $15 million in crisis response funding to help provide care access in Western Wisconsin amid the planned closure of two Hospital Sisters Heal…
How WellSpan Health cut ED utilization by 32%
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has cut its emergency department utilization by 32% after implementing a new program that incorporates behavioral care and addiction treatment, a spokesperson for the system shared with Becker’s Feb. 28.
Hospitals make incremental progress on leadership diversity
Hospitals are making progress to diversify their C-suites, management and boards, though there is still significant room for improvement, according to a Feb. 28 report from the American Hospital Association.
Hospital expenses per inpatient day across 50 states
Below are the adjusted expenses for nonprofit, for-profit and government hospitals per inpatient day in 2022 in every U.S. state, according to the latest estimates provided by Kaiser State Health Facts.
Biden issues order to protect Americans' personal data
President Joe Biden issued an executive order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data — including health data — from countries of concern.
Epic install affects NCH Healthcare's operating performance
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System’s operating performance weakened mainly because of challenges with labor, rising prices, longer hospital stays and the introduction of a new EHR system, according to a Feb. 28 Fitch report.
Mitch McConnell to exit Senate leadership post: 5 things to know
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from his leadership post in November, multiple news outlets reported Feb. 28.
Where some COOs, CFOs are passing the baton
Nearly a quarter of health systems are appointing new executives to lead provider compensation — a function previously headed by COOs and CFOs, according to a recent report shared with Becker’s.
