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Why this rural hospital is betting on AI for retention
St. Mary’s Hospital is making strides in integrating artificial intelligence technology to alleviate clinician burnout, improve retention and improve patient care.
83% of physicians are at or above workload capacity
Eighty-three percent of physicians said they were at full capacity or overextended and overworked in their current practice, a Physicians Foundation survey found.
Sentara Health Plans forms lab partnership with Quest
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare has partnered with Quest Diagnostics to expand access to high-quality and affordable laboratory testing for members of Sentara Health Plans.
Hospitals record length of stay wins
For Pooja Vyas, DO, the big question for hospitalists, case managers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists and nurses is, “What is the reason the patient cannot go home today?”
Optum to conduct layoffs in New Jersey
OptumCare, headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., is planning to lay off 160 employees, as indicated by a WARN notice posted on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.
Genetic testing, AI and PET deserts: 5 cardiology study updates
As cardiology research continues to expand, more institutions are studying ways to improve patient care and outcomes.
Ballad Health moves 5 leaders into new roles
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has made several leadership appointments within its 20-hospital system.
Zantac cancer trial results in hung jury
A Chicago jury failed to reach a verdict Sept. 18 over claims that heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer, Reuters exclusively reported.
Providence Heart Institute planning $42M renovation
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is planning a $42 million renovation of the Providence Heart Institute in Spokane, which will increase its patient capacity by 15%, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Spokane Journal of Business.
The catalyst for a 25% drop in sepsis mortality at Jefferson Health
In the healthcare quality space, clinicians must track a plethora of metrics and measures, creating an environment where it can be easy to lose focus of ongoing priorities.
