A growing number of health systems are moving to end the use of desflurane — a common anesthesia gas that lingers in the atmosphere for more than a decade.
Category: Becker’s Hospital Review
Why hospitals should look out for 'vishing'
Hospitals should be on the lookout for “vishing,” a new form of cybercrime that uses artificial intelligence, a health system CIO said.
Medical Properties Trust commits $75M to bankrupt Steward
Medical Properties Trust, one of the world’s largest hospital real estate owners and landlord to Dallas-based Steward Health Care, approved $75 million in debtor-in-possession financing for the health system after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Kaiser laying off 76 in California
Oakland-based Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is laying off 76 employees in California, primarily in IT and marketing, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 1.
Cleveland Clinic names 3 new leaders
Cleveland Clinic has appointed new leaders for its Northeast Ohio Market and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Texas hospital taps new CEO
Jerrica George has been named CEO of Live Oak, Texas-based Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare, effective May 15.
Amazon Clinic general manager departs
Amazon Clinic General Manager Nworah Ayogu, MD, is leaving the company to join Thrive Capital, a firm that builds and invests in internet, software and technology companies.
The oral cancer drug that could treat diabetes: Study
University of Pittsburgh researchers may have found a way to repurpose a cancer drug to treat diabetes.
10 best states for healthcare: US News
Among states, Hawaii ranks No. 1 overall for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual best states rankings published May 7.
CMS gives California hospital chance to keep Medicare contract
CMS has rescinded its April 11 determination to terminate Modesto, Calif.-based Stanislaus Surgical Hospital’s Medicare contract.
