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Fungal infection death rate likely almost double original estimates
The number of deaths related to fungal infections is complicated to measure and as a result likely underreported. The updated mortality rate is almost double that of past estimates, according to a study published Jan. 12 in The Lancet Infectious Diseas…
'An epidemic of resignation': Mount Sinai leader pushes better physician well-being
From intention to leave to high turnover rates, the overall U.S. physician shortage could hit 124,000 by 2034.
Bon Secours selects chief nursing officer for regional market
Cassie Lewis, DNP, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Bon Secours’ Richmond, Va., market, the company announced Jan. 17.
Trinity Health selects chief nursing officer for 2 hospitals
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic has tapped Angel McCullough, DNP, RN, to become the chief nursing officer of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa., and Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, the system announced Jan. 16.
The fastest-growing C-suite role in America
Chief growth officers are on the up and up — just as the name implies, according to a Jan. 17 analysis from LinkedIn.
RWJBarnabas leans into patient experience rounding
Instead of waiting for patients to flag grievances in HCAHPS surveys, RWJBarnabas Health is going straight to the bedside to identify and solve patient experience issues in real time.
Duquesne opens medical school
Pittsburgh-based Duquesne University opened its College of Medicine on Jan. 17.
'A step in the right direction': Payer, provider groups weigh in on new prior authorization rule
CMS finalized a rule Jan. 17 aiming to streamline the prior authorization process and improve the electronic exchange of health information that it estimates will save $15 billion over 10 years.
Hospitals adapt to flexible talent models
As turnover rates, limited access and job vacancies continue to plague the healthcare industry, many hospitals and health systems are turning to flexible work strategies to provide physicians with a proper work-life balance, manage costs and improve op…
Ochsner Health names digital medicine CEO
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health named Dan Shields CEO of digital medicine.
