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Telehealth utilization is increasing
The utilization of telehealth saw an increase in the West, Northeast and South in June, according to a new report from FAIR Health’s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.
Healthcare reform fades from election spotlight
Healthcare reform, once a central issue in elections, has taken a back seat in this year’s presidential race, The New York Times reported Sept. 13.
EEOC sues Georgia system for allegedly failing to accommodate allergy
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta of violating federal law by rescinding a job offer after an applicant requested a disability-related accommodation.
Johns Hopkins Health System names new cybersecurity chief
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins named a new leader to oversee cybersecurity for its health system and university.
COVID-19: 3 updates
Across the U.S., COVID-19 activity remains elevated as early indicators and severity indicators show a slight decrease, according to the CDC.
Hackers 'Zoom-bomb,' print political propaganda at hospital
An Alaska hospital boosted its cybersecurity after two alarming hacking incidents, KFSK reported.
Allina Health completes sale of lab assets
Quest Diagnostics has completed the acquisition of certain laboratory assets from Minneapolis-based Allina Health.
11 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From 80 hospitals suing HHS over disproportionate share hospital payments to Piedmont Healthcare defeating a data-sharing lawsuit, here are 11 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments that Becker’s has reported since Sept. 4:
Loyola Medicine names regional chief nursing officer
Timothy Carrigan, PhD, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Loyola Medicine’s Illinois and Indiana markets.
Hackensack Meridian Health to launch 24/7 virtual primary care
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health is launching 24/7 virtual primary care in the hopes of increasing access to healthcare in its market.
