UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., is expanding its intensive care services to meet growing regional demand for pediatric specialty care.
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3 million Americans live where even telehealth can't reach: 6 notes
Nearly 3 million Americans live in mostly rural counties that lack both healthcare and reliable high-speed internet, leaving them with worse outcomes and fewer options, KFF Health News reported March 10.
Patient-reported outcomes reduce hospital visits for cancer patients
“It’s really hard to be a patient with cancer. Patients suffer a lot at home and don’t reach out,” Ethan Basch, MD, said. “Helping to have better communication to address their needs is really meaningful.”
Gastroenterology of the Rockies to open Denver ASC
Gastroenterology of the Rockies has opened a new endoscopy center in Denver as part of a joint venture with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health.
The payer behavior scaring anesthesia leaders
Anesthesia providers are increasingly sounding the alarm over payer policies that threaten fair compensation, patient access and the sustainability of their profession.
ASC Quality Collaboration taps executive director
The ASC Quality Collaboration has named Nina Goins, RN, as its executive director. Ms. Goins will succeed current executive director Kathy Wilson, RN.
Houston Methodist hospital names new chief nurse
Sarah Fleming, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
CommonSpirit's next 5-year plan to deepen virtual nursing
One of the biggest success stories from CommonSpirit’s most recent five-year plan is the virtually integrated care model.
Mass General Brigham begins 2nd round of layoffs
The second of two rounds of layoffs at Mass General Brigham began March 10, with about 1,500 employees reportedly affected by the overall workforce reductions, according to The Boston Globe.
CVS to open smaller, pharmacy-focused stores: 5 things to know
CVS is rolling out a dozen new stores focused primarily on pharmacy services, reducing retail offerings as the company responds to a prolonged decline in retail sales, The Wall Street Journal reported March 8.
