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80% of EDs underprepared to treat children: 5 study takeaways
Approximately 80% of emergency departments were found to be underprepared for treating pediatric patients, according to a study published Oct. 7 in Health Affairs.
Medical associations back Johns Hopkins All Children's in 'Netflix' appeal
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has gained additional support for its appeal in a case that was made famous by a Netflix documentary.
Job switchers could miss out on $300K in retirement savings: 5 takeaways
While switching jobs often leads to a pay increase, it can also lead to less retirement savings.
New Mexico hospital responds to notice of breach from city
Las Cruces, N.M.-based Memorial Medical Center has shared some of the documents requested in a notice of breach letter sent by the city.
Sutter Health names 1st associate chief quality officer
Sutter Health has hired Kiran Gupta, MD, to serve as its inaugural associate chief quality officer.
Hospital boards face turnover: 6 changes to note
This year has brought an exodus of board members from several hospitals. While each situation involves varying factors, they all come as the healthcare board’s job gets more complicated amid shifting governance priorities and challenges.
How University Hospitals sold a $400M EHR project to the board
A little more than one year ago, Cleveland-based University Hospitals completed its transition to Epic, a process that converted 5.6 million patient records and scheduling systems into one EHR.
CEO exits one Ochsner Health hospital for another
Mary Deynoodt, CEO of Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank in Gretna, La., will exit to take the helm at a different facility.
Avera Nebraska hospital temporarily closed after nearby explosion: 5 things to know
O’Neill, Neb.-based Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital temporarily closed Oct. 7 after it was damaged by an early morning explosion near its campus.
Catholic Health hospital taps new clinical executives
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, has appointed a new chief medical officer and chief nursing officer.
