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The prevalence of harmful diagnostic errors: Study
Among 9,147 hospitalized patients who received general medical care, an estimated 653 experienced a harmful diagnostic error, according to research published in BMJ.
DOJ supports workers in antitrust case against UPMC
The Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest siding with UPMC workers in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit alleging the Pittsburgh-based health system prevented workers from exiting or improving their working conditions, suppressed their wage…
1 in 4 Americans will develop heart failure: What healthcare leaders should know
One in 4 Americans (24%) will develop heart failure in their lifetime, according to a new report published Sept. 24 in the Journal of Cardiac Failure.
Medicare Advantage is 'jeopardizing' rural hospitals
Medicare Advantage is “failing patients” and “jeopardizing” Nebraska hospitals, according to a survey of 92 member hospitals from the Nebraska Hospital Association.
ANCC to launch new credential
Beginning Dec. 1, hospitals will be eligible to apply for a new credential offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Top 3 health IT issues, per MedStar Health's CIO
Health system CIOs have increasing responsibilities, from traditional IT functions to business and digital transformation.
After delay, California's healthcare workers to see minimum wage increase
After implementation was delayed in June, California healthcare workers will begin to see minimum wage increases Oct. 16, according to a letter from the state’s Department of Health Care Services.
4 cancer centers launch AI alliance
Four cancer centers have created the Cancer AI Alliance.
Commure completes Augmedix acquisition
Healthcare software startup Commure has completed its acquisition of artificial intelligence medical scribe company Augmedix.
Sentara breaks ground on $107M hospital: 4 notes
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health broke ground Oct. 1 on a $107 million hospital expected to open in 2026.
