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U of Minnesota to buy 1,700-bed hospital campus from Fairview
The University of Minnesota and its affiliated physicians are moving to purchase facilities that it has shared for six years with Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services.
10 states with the most private equity-backed hospitals
Texas has the lion’s share of the 460 private equity-backed hospitals in the U.S., according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s Private Equity Hospital Tracker.
If FDA swipes common decongestant, supply issues expected
If the FDA removes the approval of phenylephrine, a common ingredient used in decongestants that research shows is ineffective, a new study says supply chain disruptions are likely.
California bill would enable community colleges to offer BSNs
Lawmakers in California have introduced a bill to create a pilot program that would allow up to 15 community colleges in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in nursing — a measure meant to address limited capacity within nursing schools and …
St. Charles Health sees operating performance turnaround
Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System’s bond outlook has been revised from negative to stable by S&P Global ratings following years of challenge brought on by the pandemic, staffing shortages and financial woes.
4 hospitals, health systems raising workers' pay
The following hospitals and health systems have announced or shared plans for raising workers’ pay this year.
Nurses at 2 Northwell hospitals deliver strike notices
Members of the New York State Nurses Association at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (N.Y.) and Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., plan to strike beginning Feb. 21.
How long can hospitals survive a tech blackout?
Hospitals are facing a concerning surge in hacking incidents, as 6 out of every 10 healthcare organizations experienced a ransomware attack in the last year, according to NBC Washington. This is raising the question: How long can organizations take car…
36 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs | 2023
Becker’s is thrilled to name 36 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs.
Long nails can contribute to infection outbreaks
Artificial or natural nails that extend more than one-fourth of an inch beyond the fingertip can harbor more pathogens than short nails, leading to more outbreaks, according to a Feb. 8 article published on Nurse.org.
