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Why some workers are 'coffee badging'
The phrase “quiet quitting” — referring to a phenomenon in which employees reduce their enthusiasm at work and stick to the minimum expectations of their role — gained traction on social media and in the news in 2022, and continues to be referenced tod…
New York system unveils replacement for shuttered hospital
Nearly four months after Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport, N.Y., closed its doors, another hospital is celebrating opening day in the same city.
Researchers predict prostate cancer recurrence 15 months faster with new model
The recurrence of prostate cancer can now be detected 14.8 months sooner than existing clinical practices with new technology developed by a professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
Kuakini Health downgraded to 'CCC-' as liquidity remains 'extremely constrained'
Honolulu-based Kuakini Health System has been downgraded to “CCC-” amid a challenging operational environment and slower-than-expected progress in certain asset sales, S&P Global said Oct. 9.
HCA, Harvard Pilgrim, UC Irvine partner on research to prevent HAIs
An antibiotic ointment administered through the nose is effective in protecting critically ill patients in the ICU from Staphylococcus aureus infections, according to an Oct. 10 HCA Healthcare news release.
One Brooklyn Health hires lobbyists amid financial struggles, CEO ouster
Struggling One Brooklyn Health has hired multiple lobbyists to help ease its way out of a financial and existential crisis, sources have confirmed to Becker’s.
California hospital drops $19M bond restructuring request
Oroville (Calif.) Hospital has dropped a request to restructure $19.6 million in bonds that were going to be used for new medical equipment, software and a telephone system, the Enterprise-Record reported Oct. 10.
How chief AI officers can benefit health systems
Bhavik Patel, MD, chief AI officer of Mayo Clinic Arizona, said as AI in healthcare continues to grow, organizations should consider creating a leadership position dedicated to it, Fox News reported Oct. 10.
Atrium improves documentation experience for 84% of clinicians
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health’s primary care physicians have saved approximately 40 minutes on documentation by using ambient technology.
Aurora Health Care names president
Gabrielle Finley-Hazle has been appointed president of Aurora Health Care, effective Nov. 27, and will lead the growth, development and strategic direction of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health’s Wisconsin market.
