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Philips recalls cardiac device software after 2 patient deaths
Philips is recalling the software associated with its mobile cardiac outpatient telemetry devices after 109 patient injuries and two patient deaths, a Jan. 13 FDA recall notice said.
Transplant programs hit record numbers of operations
2024 was a memorable year for transplantation innovations, from “domino” heart transplants to genetically edited pig organ xenotransplants.
'Our doors remain open': Struggling Pa. hospital gets $1M grant
Renovo, Pa.-based Bucktail Medical Center received a $1 million state grant to help the struggling critical access hospital stay in operation, The Express reported Jan. 14.
Nurses across US to rally over AI safeguards
On Jan. 16, thousands of registered nurses will hold marches, protests and rallies to demand the hospital industry ensure safe staffing levels and artificial intelligence safeguards, a Jan. 14 National Nurses United news release said.
Tenet hospital names COO
Austin Champoux was appointed COO of Tenet Healthcare’s Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to a Jan. 13 news release shared with Becker’s.
Mayo Clinic picks Abridge for clinical generative AI after rigorous trials
Mayo Clinic has selected Abridge as its partner for an AI-powered clinical conversation platform.
Best healthcare jobs in 2025: US News
U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 best jobs rankings on Jan. 14, highlighting the best jobs across 17 categories, including healthcare.
2025 in 1 word: The driving forces behind CEOs' strategies
Hospital and health system CEOs are focused on refining their organizations’ strategic vision and culture for 2025.
Nurses: America's most trusted professionals for 20+ years
For the 23rd year straight, nurses have earned recognition as the most trusted professionals in America.
Michigan Hospital plans 2nd cut of employees, services
Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Region hospital, part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care, has shared plans to make reductions in internal operations and its labor force in an effort to improve finances and operational sustainabilit…
