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What's keeping medical coders up at night?
Regulatory challenges, evolving coding practices and ethical concerns are the critical issues facing medical coders, according to an Oct. 18 report from Black Book Research.
FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine for adults under 60
The FDA approved Pfizer’s Abrysvo, the first and only RSV vaccine for adults aged 18 to 59 who are at increased risk of severe respiratory illness caused by RSV.
Ohio hospital, university to offer free nursing degrees
Akron Children’s Hospital and the University of Akron in Ohio are teaming up to offer a free, two-year Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree program for 60 students.
Providence to spin off home care venture
Home care provider Compassus is set to manage Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s home-based care services through a new joint venture.
50 top hospitals for surgical care: Healthgrades
Healthgrades named the recipients of its 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards on Oct. 22, which include the top hospitals for surgical care.
4 thoracic societies collaborate to standardize clinical practice guidelines
Four thoracic societies are collaborating to develop standardized guidelines for clinical practice to improve patient care and safety.
Alabama to start regulating nursing support technicians
The Alabama Board of Nursing is introducing a new certification for nursing support technicians, the Alabama Daily News reported Oct. 22.
BayCare brings back IT leader as CIO
Lynette Clinton returned to Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System to take on the CIO role.
A deep dive into Memorial Hermann's healthcare high school
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has launched its healthcare high school with an inaugural class of 142 students and 37 staff mentors.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases hit record in Florida in wake of Helene
Florida is experiencing a surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, USA Today reported Oct. 22.
