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Patient experience at Trinity starts with — you guessed it — the patient
A person’s health journey isn’t a one-stop shop — so don’t treat it as such when monitoring patient experience metrics, according to Trinity Health leader Dan Roth, MD.
Tyson replaces CVS with Rightway for most employees
CVS Caremark will no longer handle pharmacy costs for Tyson Foods’ 140,000 employees after the company cut its contract, CNBC reported Jan. 24. A few months ago, Blue Shield California curbed its yearslong partnership with the pharmacy benefit manager.
Walgreens seeks to offload $4B business
Walgreens Boots Alliance is exploring the sale of Shields Health Solutions after completing its buyout of the specialty pharmacy business in 2022, Bloomberg reported Jan. 23.
A more accurate Alzheimer's blood detection test is on the horizon
A blood test that could detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease even prior to symptom onset is in the works, and early evaluation of it has proven to be highly accurate, according to new research, published Jan. 22 in JAMA.
9 hospitals among Healthgrades' best for at least 15 years
Healthgrades’ 2024 list of America’s Best Hospitals includes nine that have earned the recognition for at least 15 consecutive years.
Surgeons' No Surprises Act lawsuit partially revived
An appeals court partially revived a New York surgeon’s office challenge of the No Surprises Act, Law360 reported Jan. 23.
AdventHealth names system chief clinical officer
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth promoted Michael Cacciatore, MD, to system chief clinical officer, effective March 4.
Investigation into TikTok threats against Washington nurse launched
Law enforcement is investigating threats against at least one nurse at Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, according to The Lund Report.
How RWJBarnabas cut CLABSIs by 40%
Efforts to standardize quality and safety practices systemwide are paying off for West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health, with the system achieving a 40% reduction in central line infections last year.
Northwell hospital completes $71M women and children center
Bay Shore, N.Y.-based South Shore University Hospital, part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has completed its $71 million women and children’s center.
