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2 in 5 patients prefer to self-medicate
Almost 40% of patients prefer to self-medicate because doing so has worked for them previously, according to a survey published Feb. 27, led by market research and data analytics firm YouGov.
Connecticut hospitals to lawmakers: Data collection won't curb capacity issues
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would require hospitals to collect and report data on emergency department wait times and volumes. Hospitals, meanwhile, contend such rules will not help solve emergency department boarding and capacity…
The main concern for hospitals amid Change Healthcare outage
What is the main concern for hospitals and health systems when it comes to the Change Healthcare attack? The potential impact to patient care and safety, John Riggi, the American Hospital Association’s national adviser for cybersecurity and risk, told …
Why a hospital CEO fought for a glass building
“At the end of the day, you can’t cut your way to a margin,” Michael Mutterer, RN, told Becker’s during a recent phone call.
UHS posts $1.2B operating income, revenues exceed $14B
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services reported $1.2 billion in operating income (8.2% margin) in 2023, up from a $1 billion gain (7.5% margin) reported in 2022.
How 2 universities are tackling the surgical tech shortage
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is partnering up with Columbus State Community College to address a critical workforce shortage.
CDC recommends spring COVID booster
CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, has approved a recommendation from the agency’s advisory committee for adults over 65 to receive an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose this spring.
Kaiser looks to build new California hospital, demolish current one
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has proposed a project that would demolish its existing San Jose (Calif.) Medical Center and construct a new hospital.
Wisconsin governor approves $15M crisis response bill amid HSHS/Prevea closures
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has approved Senate bill 1015, now known as 2023 Wisconsin Act 97, which will secure $15 million in crisis response funding to help provide care access in Western Wisconsin amid the planned closure of two Hospital Sisters Heal…
How WellSpan Health cut ED utilization by 32%
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has cut its emergency department utilization by 32% after implementing a new program that incorporates behavioral care and addiction treatment, a spokesperson for the system shared with Becker’s Feb. 28.
