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Judge temporarily blocks Beth Israel closure
A New York judge has temporarily blocked New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System from closing Beth Israel Hospital until arguments are presented in court.
Association of Black Cardiologists enlists clinicians for new hypertension certification
The Association of Black Cardiologists is recruiting clinicians for a new certification program it launched in December related to hypertension management. The aim is to increase culturally conscious care for patient populations that are more like…
Why investors are picking providers over payers in 2024
Providers are a better investment than payers for the first time in a decade, TD Cowen analyst Gary Taylor said.
Acute care hospitals must join safety network by July or risk losing CMS funds
Acute care hospitals have until July 1 to join the National Healthcare Safety Network. Membership with the network will now be required for acute care hospitals to receive federal funding from CMS.
26 most sleep-deprived cities
New York City might be nicknamed “the city that never sleeps” — but when it comes to the right amount of shuteye, many American cities are doing worse.
10 most desirable hard, soft skills for 2024
“Communication” is the most in-demand skill for 2024, according to a recent analysis from LinkedIn.
Radiologic tech pay by state
Average annual wages for radiologic technologists and technicians vary across states, with the national mean estimated at $70,240, according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.
Execs use many words to avoid one: Layoffs
Rightsizing. Involuntary career events. Offboarding. There are lots of names for the same thing: Someone losing their job.
ChristianaCare, Lehigh Health Valley Network investing in Pennsylvania micro-hospitals
Two major health systems, Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare and Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Health Valley Network, are making moves in the world of Pennsylvania micro-hospitals to expand their footprint in the market.
More CEOs consider rural emergency hospital designation
Nineteen hospitals have converted to “rural emergency hospitals” in the first 13 months that the new Medicare provider type was available, but more hospital leaders are seriously considering the new designation this year as a way to stay open and maint…
