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5 ways to optimize sepsis education: AMA
The American Medical Association is underscoring the importance of robust sepsis training, particularly for new hires, as U.S. hospitals are increasingly under pressure to do more to reduce and prevent the 270,000 sepsis-induced deaths that occur annua…
McLaren Northern Michigan taps chief medical officer
McLaren Northern Michigan, a hospital located in Petoskey, has tapped John Kennedy, MD, as its next chief medical officer, according to a March 6 news release shared with Becker’s.
Bon Secours hospital names chief nursing officer
Bon Secours Hampton Roads in Chesapeake, Va., has selected Robin Baldauf, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, according to a March 4 news release shared with Becker’s.
UPMC, Italy partnership completes 3,000 organ transplants
UPMC’s Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies in Palermo, Italy, has completed its 3,000th organ transplant.
Health systems grappling with AI costs
Despite the promising potential of AI, managing costs associated with AI implementations is still a challenge for hospitals and health systems.
Concerns grow over bird flu's human risks
Avian flu’s spread among mammals is elevating concerns about the risk the disease may pose to humans.
GHX awards 25 medium health systems for supply chain work
Twenty-five medium health systems and hospitals were awarded Global Healthcare Exchange’s inaugural supply chain distinction award.
Montefiore study pokes holes in 'Hispanic paradox'
New research from Montefiore Health System challenges the long-standing “Hispanic paradox,” suggesting that economic barriers, rather than inherent health advantages, may be driving better post-surgery outcomes for Hispanic/Latino patients.
Why pre-acute care should be healthcare's new focus: Viewpoint
In 2021, Medicare spent 8% of its budget — or $57 billion — on post-discharge care. But according to Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and a Forbes contributor, it would be more cost-effective to refocus pre-acute care.
GHX awards 25 large health systems for supply chain work
GHX awarded 25 large hospital systems, including Providence, Catholic Health and Mount Sinai Health System, for what the organization deemed a “perfect” supply chain.
