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Measles outbreak: 6 updates
In early 2024, clusters of measles outbreaks have appeared in at least six states. Here is a quick timeline of events:
Value-based care an 'elusive concept,' HCA CEO says
Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare, called value-based care an “elusive concept” while moderating a panel at the Nashville Health Care Council’s 2024 Wall Street Perspective on the Healthcare Industry event, the Nashville Business Journal reported Feb. 1…
CVS' Aetna expands into home-based care
CVS’ Aetna will begin offering in-home care services to its Medicare Advantage members with chronic kidney disease.
Oncologist burnout could be rising for these reasons
While other physician specialties have seen a decline in burnout, oncologists are reporting slightly higher rates of burnout.
UF Health puts grant toward 'food pharmacy,' transportation programs
UF Health in Gainesville, Fla., plans to use a $500,000 grant to develop programs that support access to healthy foods and address transportation obstacles.
Joint Commission, National Quality Forum praise 3 for clinical quality, safety advances
The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have selected three hospitals and health systems for stand-out patient safety efforts, the organizations jointly announced Feb. 13.
The only cancer that has seen survival rates fall in the past 40 years
Uterine cancer diagnosis and mortality rates both continue to increase, according to the latest data from the American Cancer Society. It is also the only cancer for which survival rates have continuously fallen over the last 40 years.
5 cities where inflation is still elevated
The Miami metropolitan area saw the highest increase in inflation compared to last year, a recent WalletHub report found.
Employment of anesthesiologists across states
More than 37,400 anesthesiologists are employed in the U.S., according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.
University of Georgia to start a medical school
The University of Georgia plans to establish an independent medical school, a significant step for a state in the lower quartile for active physicians per capita.
