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Preparing physicians to treat a disease that was once eradicated
Once eliminated from the U.S., measles appears to be making a comeback, with 41 cases reported so far in 2024. That amount is already more than half of the total number of cases reported in 2023, according to CDC data.
Mercy taps service line president
St. Louis-based Mercy has named Michael Englehart president of cardiovascular services, the health system said March 1.
10 RCM headlines to know in February
From Change Healthcare confirming it was hacked by a ransomware gang to Allina Health announcing it will transition 2,000 IT and revenue cycle employees to Optum, here are 10 RCM headlines Becker’s reported in February.
Delayed ED care led to Mercy patient's death, lawsuit claims
The family of a man who died at Mercy Hospital Springfield (Mo.) filed a lawsuit against the hospital Feb. 29, claiming delayed care and negligence contributed to his death, NBC affiliate KYTV reported.
33 statistics on hospital profitability
The average operating margin for hospitals in January was 5.1%, down 11% from December, according to the Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report.
Virus levels still high in 26 states: CDC
As respiratory virus season’s effect on the nation’s healthcare system wanes, 26 states are still seeing high levels of activity, according to the CDC’s latest update, which reflects data through the week of Feb. 24.
Amazon training chatbot for healthcare: Report
Amazon is training an AI chatbot to handle incoming patient messages and address administrative queries for One Medical, former employees told The Washington Post.
Allina plans to establish RN residency
Minneapolis-based Allina Health is tackling the nursing shortage through various long-term initiatives, including improved orientation programs, developing initiatives for nurse leadership and establishing an RN residency program.
Universities giving no-loan packages 'like candy'
Nearly two dozen universities have promised to meet 100% of their undergraduates’ financial needs without loans, CNBC reported Feb. 28.
CDC drops 5-day COVID-19 isolation guidance
The U.S. is seeing fewer hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 with the addition of more tools to manage it, like vaccines and medication. In updated respiratory virus guidance published March 1, the CDC stated “it is no longer the emergency that i…
