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Minimum wages by state
Minimum wages vary across the U.S., and more than 20 states increased their minimum wages as of Jan. 1.
Children’s National appoints 3 physician execs
Children’s National Hospital has added three physician leaders to its executive team, the Washington, D.C.-based organization said March 13.
Child mortality reaches record low: UN group
A higher percentage of children worldwide are living beyond their fifth birthdays as childhood mortality rates hit a record low in 2022, according to a joint report published by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.
Minnesota hospital expands ED with 16-bed modular unit
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn., is reducing emergency department boarding with modular units that expand its ED footprint, allowing more patients to be seen.
Federal government launches investigation into UnitedHealth over Change hack
The federal government is launching an investigation into UnitedHealth Group following the February cyberattack into its Change Healthcare subsidiary that has significantly affected providers’ financial stability nationwide.
Post-discharge suicide prevention often falls short, study finds
Only 4% of 346 surveyed hospitals fully met recommended discharge practices for patients identified as at risk for suicide, according to a study conducted by The Joint Commission.
Atlantic Health, NYU Langone partner on heart care
Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and New York City-based NYU Langone Health expanded their partnership to include adult congenital heart disease services.
Lawmakers press Geisinger CEO over contract negotiations
Several lawmakers in Pennsylvania have expressed concerns related to contract negotiations on behalf of healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa., part of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger.
Massachusetts hospital margins over the last 3 years
A Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis 2024 annual report revealed that state acute care hospitals have seen margin fluctuation over the last three years. The hospital margins went from 5% in 2021 down to -4.2% in 2022 and back up t…
9 drugs now in shortage
Drug, supply and equipment shortages are the eighth-most urgent patient safety concern, the ECRI said March 11.
