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How UPMC makes the business case for cyber spending

Pittsburgh-based UPMC is investing in cybersecurity in a challenging economic environment by making the business case for it, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 4.

15 best, worst cities for jobs

Scottsdale, Ariz., is the best city to find a job in 2024 and Newark, N.J., is the worst, according to a WalletHub analysis released Jan. 4.  

'Physician associate' marks a return to the past

The term “physician associate” is not as new as some might think. 

State orders New York system to keep maternity services

Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners has received a cease-and-desist letter from the state Department of Health ordering against shutting down beds or services at its Troy, N.Y.-based Samaritan Hospital’s Burdett Birth Center, a spokesperson …

Missouri hospital worker alleges hours are being cut in wake of cyberattack

An anonymous employee from Liberty (Mo.) Hospital is alleging that the organization has been cutting employee hours due to a December cybersecurity incident, KCTV reported Jan. 3. 

Judge rules no juror misconduct in Johns Hopkins 'Netflix' case

The judge overseeing the Johns Hopkins All Children’s civil case made famous by a Netflix documentary determined there was no juror misconduct during the eight-week trial, Fox 13 reported Jan. 3.  

Top 10 affordable online RN-to-BSN programs

Seven of the 10 most affordable online RN-to-BSN programs are based in Florida, according to a Jan. 1 ranking from Forbes Advisor. 

Mayo Clinic plans $9M cancer center expansion

Mayo Clinic is launching a $9 million expansion and renovation to its New Prague cancer center beginning in 2024.

Psychological safety at work has downsides, studies show

For all its benefits, too much psychological safety in the workplace may lead to lower job performance, according to research summarized in a Jan. 3 Harvard Business Review article.

Ascension expands home health services

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ascension Saint Thomas Home Health has transitioned to Compassus, which specializes in providing integrated home-based care.