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New competition to ignite interest in patient care tech roles
Two healthcare professional groups have launched an international competition to raise awareness about the patient care technician role among students and strengthen the future talent pipeline.
COVID drug effective against dominant variant, FDA confirms
After hinting COVID-19 drug Pemgarda might not work against new strains, the FDA announced the medication is effective against KP.3.1.1, the dominant variant.
North Carolina to require armed police in hospitals: 4 things to know
Starting Oct. 1, a new North Carolina law will require hospitals to have an armed law enforcement officer in emergency departments, The Carolina Journal reported Sept. 26.
Hospitals' tax breaks under the microscope — 11 thing to know
Two studies released days apart explore nonprofit hospitals’ tax-exempt status; one study focuses on the benefits hospitals receive, the other on the benefits hospitals provide.
226-bed Prime hospital names CEO
Sam Itani was named CEO of Shasta Regional Medical Center, a 226-bed facility in Redding, Calif.
Scope of practice, title feuds: 3 notes
In recent years, debates over scopes of practice and titles have intensified among associations representing physicians, advanced practice providers and other healthcare professionals.
J&J to drop upfront 340B rebates: 4 things to know
Johnson & Johnson will discontinue upfront 340B drug rebates for certain hospitals, raising concerns among healthcare providers and advocacy groups. The proposed policy, set to take effect Oct. 15, would prevent certain hospitals from accessing 340B di…
Senators introduce cybersecurity bill with standards for hospitals
Two U.S. senators introduced a bill Sept. 26 that would create minimum cybersecurity standards for hospitals and require them to undergo “stress tests.”
CMS nursing home voting rights guidance: 4 things to know
CMS has issued a memo reminding nursing homes to facilitate their residents’ right to vote. Guidance for nursing home administrators is included in the memo.
UMass Memorial Health establishes 5 endowed chairs
Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health has created five endowed chairs to support senior clinicians with dual appointments at the health system and its primary academic partner, UMass Chan Medical School, focusing on the advancements these facult…
