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States by yearly healthcare cost per smoker
Smoking costs the U.S. more than $600 billion in medical costs and lost productivity every year, a Jan. 10 WalletHub report found.
12 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents
Twelve hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents.
FDA scolds Michigan hospital's response to drug trial error
A 6-year-old patient received three extra doses of two chemotherapies in late 2022, and the FDA sent Children’s Hospital of Michigan a warning letter about the mistake.
HCA Florida hospital names chief medical officer
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami has tapped Marilu Madrigal, MD, to lead as its new chief medical officer, according to a Jan. 9 news release shared with Becker’s.
Nurse practitioner burnout tied to higher levels of ED use: Study
Older adults with chronic conditions who seek care where nurse practitioners report high levels of burnout are more likely to be hospitalized or seek care at an emergency department, according to a study published Dec. 25 in PubMed Central.
Biden admin looks to zero in on healthcare cybersecurity
The Biden administration is looking to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and is planning to unveil new requirements for hospitals, themessenger.com reported Jan. 9.
RWJBarnabas to lay off 79
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health is laying off 79 employees, according to regulatory documents filed with the state Jan. 8.
HHS' 7-figure penalties spark concerns from healthcare groups
The HHS wants to hit hospitals with penalties if they don’t share data with patients, but groups representing hospitals and providers say these penalties, which could reach up to seven figures, are too steep, Politico reported June 9.
Starting pay for 14 physician specialties
Orthopedic surgeons are offered the highest average base salary among physicians and rheumatologists are offered the lowest, according to AMN Healthcare’s “2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives,” released in August.
SSM Health hospital nurses hold 2nd strike since September
Nurses represented by National Nurses United held a two-day strike at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis last month, The Labor Tribune reported Jan. 8.
