Thornton, Colo.-based Vibra Hospital of Denver has the lowest potentially preventable readmission rate among long-term care hospitals, according to CMS data.
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Quality, cost-effective healthcare can’t wait
Across America, medically necessary, lifesaving surgeries are being cancelled or delayed due to a shortage of anesthesia providers. Americans deserve high-quality, timely healthcare. Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) play a crucial role i…
Rhode Island hospital names chief nursing officer
The Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I., has named Seanna Zimmerman, DNP, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer.
GI's changing regulatory landscape
The last 12 months saw major regulatory changes for the field of gastroenterology, from new FDA approvals to sweeping statewide and national legislation.
Insulin prices at 10-year low: GoodRx
The average price per insulin unit hit a 10-year low in 2024, largely driven by federal actions and voluntary price cuts from drugmakers, according to a Jan. 15 GoodRx report.
MUSC Health team 1st in US to implant new heart valve
A team from Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health’s Heart and Vascular Center became the first in the country to implant the Topaz device, a new transcatheter tricuspid heart valve replacement system.
Best healthcare jobs without a bachelor's degree: US News
Five healthcare jobs made U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best jobs without a bachelor’s degree requirement.
NIH director steps down
Monica Bertagnolli, MD, will step down as director of the National Institutes of Health, having served in the role since November 2023.
Uber Health, Guardian partner to address care gaps
Uber Health is partnering with the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to provide support for members with approved long-term disability claims.
Wellstar CEO to retire
Candice Saunders, BSN, president and CEO of Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System, plans to retire June 30 after a decade in the role.
