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Physicians hop on the GLP-1 train
Patients aren’t the only ones turning to obesity drugs to manage health. More physicians are using GLP-1s too, The New York Times reported Feb. 10.
Health systems creating new IT roles
As health systems accelerate their digital transformation efforts, many are creating new IT leadership roles to keep pace with evolving technology demands.
C. auris clinical cases, by state
Clinical cases of Candida auris jumped more than 50% from 2022 to 2023, according to state data reported to the CDC.
Kaiser Permanente reports $569M operating income in 2024
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente posted an operating income of $569 million (0.5% operating marin) in 2024, up from an operating income of $329 million (0.3% margin) in 2023, according to its Feb. 7 financial report.
What happens next to DEI at health systems?
Many hospitals and health systems have integrated diversity, equity and inclusion into their workforce and patient care strategies.
Flu cases reach highest levels since 2009 pandemic: 6 respiratory virus updates
Flu levels have surged to their highest levels since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, with influenza-related emergency department visits remaining very high across the U.S.
A group mentoring blueprint for nurses
Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is expanding its nurse group mentoring program after it helped raise the retention rate of new nurses to 97%.
800 Geisinger hospital nurses give strike notice
Members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania are set to begin a five-day strike Feb. 17 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.
70 chief strategy officers to know | 2024
Becker’s is proud to recognize 70 outstanding chief strategy officers leading hospitals and health systems in 2024.
Houston Methodist surprises 315 employees with $10K bonus initiative
As the healthcare industry continues to battle new and long-standing challenges in its workforce, like shortages and burnout, Houston (Texas) Methodist is finding innovative ways to invest in its employees.
