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Rural hospitals' maternity care crisis
Only 45% of U.S. rural hospitals currently offer labor and delivery services, and in 10 states, less than 33% do, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.
Dana-Farber gets $72M donation
Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute received a $72 million donation from the Pan-Mass Challenge, an athletic fundraiser.
Mayo Clinic moves to limit weight loss drug coverage for employees
Mayo Clinic will limit coverage for weight loss drugs through its employee health plan starting in 2024, the Post Bulletin reported Nov. 11.
Federal program did little to bring physicians to high-need areas: Study
A federal program designed to incentivize physicians to practice in disadvantaged communities has had little effect, a recent study found.
Baystate Health goes cashless
Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health went cashless Oct. 1, according to an Oct. 25 report from The Republican.
15 most, least overweight states
More than 7 in 10 U.S. adults aged 20 and older are either overweight or obese, and the health challenge is greater in some states than others.
New York to crack down on hospital cybersecurity
New York is planning to tighten regulation of hospital cybersecurity practices, according to draft rules reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
How AdventHealth makes safety grade success a 'clinical imperative'
At AdventHealth, The Leapfrog Group’s hospital safety grades aren’t just another nice-to-have recognition or rating — it’s a core part of the clinical agenda, which is reflected in 32 of the health system’s 42 eligible hospitals receiving an “A” grade …
Healthcare has an overtime problem, workers say
Hospital and health system workers put in long hours during the COVID-19 pandemic as the nation faced a public health crisis. Now, in the post-pandemic era, workers in healthcare and across industries say they are being burned out after being asked to …
Hospitals investing in retention, but that may backfire
Health systems are planning to invest heavily in employee retention and upskilling next year to solve workforce shortages and reduce reliance on contract labor. It seems, for now, supporting nurses and staff with additional wellness programs, benefits …
