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Red Cross declares blood shortage as number of donors dips to 20 year low
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has hit a 20-year low, the American Red Cross warned Jan. 9.
Ending the silence on healthcare violence
I began my career at the University of Vermont Medical Center as an emergency department physician over 30 years ago, and I now serve as the President and Chief Operating Officer. Over my three decades here, I have seen the hospital, the practice of me…
New Jersey health system taps 3 leaders
Holy Name, a health system in Teaneck, N.J., has added three people to its leadership team.
Nurses secure new contracts: Where, what, how much and when
Nurses and other workers at hospitals and health systems have secured large raises and other contract asks recently amid negotiations with unions. Below is a breakdown of the raises, reported by Becker’s since Nov. 1.
Cincinnati hospital $20M expansion to wrap this summer
Cincinnati-based the Christ Hospital Medical Center-Liberty Township, part of the Christ Hospital Health Network, is expected to complete its $20 million expansion late this summer.
Cleveland Clinic Florida urology assistant accused of filming in bathrooms
A former medical assistant at the urology department of Weston (Fla.) Hospital, part of Cleveland Clinic, is facing video voyeurism charges after being accused of recording victims secretly while they urinated, NBC Miami reported Jan. 8.
HSS names revenue cycle VP
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has named Denee Wolf vice president of revenue cycle, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
New York Medicaid waiver opens door for $7.5B funding
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $7.5 billion waiver amendment that will allow the state to put around $6 billion in federal funding over the next three years into the state’s healthcare system, according to a Jan. 9 news release.
Zika could treat rare tumors: Study
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health researchers found the Zika virus could be used to shrink neuroblastoma tumors.
Health systems' 2024 digital innovation wish list
The realization of generative artificial intelligence tops the wish list of health system digital and innovation leaders for 2024.
