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What the 4-day workweek looks like in healthcare
When it comes to a four-day workweek, the arguments for and against such an approach are varied, and its use depends on the industry and role. However, one thing is clear: There is data pointing to a growing trend.
Why being a workplace jerk pays off — until it doesn't
Ruthless ascensions of the corporate ladder have been popularized — and glamorized — in movies and TV shows. But being a jerk at work will not always work in one’s favor, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 1.
30 best hospitals for patient experience
More than a quarter of the top U.S. hospitals for patient experience fall under Providence’s umbrella, according to a new ranking from PEP Health.
Children's Health, UT Southwestern to build $5B, 33-acre pediatric campus
Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center are planning a new $5 billion pediatric health campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District.
Colorado hospitals' profits sunk in 2022: 5 things to know
Colorado hospitals posted $336 million in profits in 2022, down from $3.4 billion the year prior, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.
Prevent drug shortages, save hospitals $550M: AHA
Drug shortages inflict more than $550 million in additional costs every year on hospitals and health systems, the American Hospital Association said in a letter to Congress.
Maryland health system opens 1 hospital, closes another
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health opened a new hospital and patient bed tower Feb. 6 while closing another hospital in the system.
Montefiore to pay $4.75M over stolen patient data
New York City-based Montefiore Medical Center reached a settlement with the HHS and has agreed to pay $4.75 million due to a “data security failure.”
Chicago children's hospital IT outage marks a week
IT and phone systems were still down Feb. 6 at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, nearly a week after the organization took them offline to deal with a cybersecurity incident.
Newly acquired Novo Nordisk plant struggles to meet quality standards, FDA finds
Last fall, FDA inspectors found multiple safety and quality issues at one of the manufacturing sites Novo Nordisk has agreed to purchase, according to a Feb. 6 Bloomberg report.
