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Where APRNs are paid the most

Advanced practice registered nurses who work on the Pacific Coast, including Alaska or Hawaii, receive the highest average annual compensation, according to Medscape’s 2024 APRN compensation report published Nov. 14. 

Take the PTO: How 3 female executives prioritize well-being

Hospital and health system leaders often face constant decision-making, and they must manage personal responsibilities. For women in C-suite roles, maintaining personal well-being amid these demands can be particularly challenging.

How big is Optum? 10 numbers to know

Healthcare giant Optum, the parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, has grown rapidly in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down.

“I think there's been an over reaction”: UHS CEO on HHS appointment

Marc Miller, CEO of King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, shared during a Nov. 18 CNBC interview that he is not concerned about changes to HHS after President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secretary on Nov. 14.

Penn Medicine's climate, sustainability plan: 7 notes

Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System has shared a climate and sustainability action plan aimed at halving emissions by 2030 and eliminating them entirely by 2042.

Inside a Nevada system's new $387M hospital: 5 notes

West Henderson (Nev.) Hospital, a 150-bed acute care facility, is set to open Dec. 16. 

Mayo Clinic CFO lauds 'financial resilience' as Q3 net income rises to $839M

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic reported $55 million in operating income (1.1% margin) in the third quarter, down from $90 million in the same quarter in 2023. 

2 more physicians implicated in nationwide telemedicine fraud scheme

Two more physicians have been convicted for their roles in a nationwide telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic testing.

What Gen Z thinks about AI and work: LinkedIn

Generation Z is the age group most likely to doubt AI’s effect on their jobs, according to a Nov. 14 LinkedIn News post.

Noncompetes' future in flux

On Aug. 20, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown struck down the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, calling it “unreasonably overboard without a reasonable explanation.” The rule was scheduled to take effect Sept. 4.