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86% of post-surgery infections caused by preexisting skin bacteria: Study
About 86% of infections following spine surgery could be linked to the patient’s natural skin microbiome, a recent study from Seattle-based University of Washington School of Medicine found.
Drug shortages hit 23-year high: ASHP
The number of ongoing drug shortages in the U.S. is at its highest since 2001 — when the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists began tracking data. There are now 323 medications in low supply.
Uptick in mysterious condition puzzles physicians
Physicians are reporting a surge in a mysterious medical condition notably affecting young, athletic women since the onset of the pandemic, The Washington Post reported April 10.
Hospital M&A hits 4-year high
The first quarter of the year marks the strongest merger and acquisition activity among hospitals and health systems since 2020, according to analysis from Kaufman Hall.
Why CEO pay is on the rise: Lown Institute
Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute, is speaking out on high hospital CEO pay.
Epic approved for 'otherworldly' expansion
A local planning commission has approved Epic’s plans for a headquarters expansion that will feature more fantasy-themed buildings, the Milwaukee Business Journal reported.
Best states to retire, per Gen Z and millennials
Gen Zers and millennials still have a ways to go before retirement — although many are planning ahead, according to a new survey from GoBankingRates.
Why Walgreens' CEO expects to beat Amazon on healthcare
Walgreens’ new CEO said the company will vanquish Amazon on healthcare by continuing to offer a human touch, CNBC reported.
UnityPoint expands virtual care to 3 states
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health has expanded virtual care to three other states.
7 hospitals, health systems creating new C-suite roles
Hospitals and health systems are making changes in their C-suite and leadership ranks based on organizational needs in today’s healthcare environment. Some of the changes have involved adding inaugural roles to their C-suites.
