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.
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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.
Health IT hiring shifts to AI: 5 notes
IT job posts, including in healthcare, are increasingly emphasizing a desire for AI skills, The Wall Street Journal reported March 10.
10 top threats to patient safety in 2025: ECRI
In 2025, the top threats to patient safety reflect a mix of long-standing challenges and emerging risks, according to a new report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
Trump executive orders scrutinize gun-violence prevention
The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention is a national network to advance public health solutions to gun violence and has 74 hospital-linked violence intervention programs in its membership — but many of those programs may face disruption after Pr…
Cyberattack disrupts Pennsylvania health system
Montrose, Pa.-based Endless Mountains Health Systems is dealing with a cyberattack that has disrupted its operations.
Struggling Ohio hospital delays payroll
East Ohio Regional Hospital, a 140-bed facility in Martins Ferry, has notified employees that their pay would be delayed, The Intelligencer reported March 8.
Shuttered Missouri hospital might not reopen as state deadline nears
St. Louis-based Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital is close to missing a state deadline to reopen after the hospital temporarily closed in December when its license was suspended due to a blood supply shortage.
AGA taps new vice president
The American Gastroenterological Association has elected Richard Peek, MD, as vice president.
Children's hospitals launch national 'Safety Watch'
The Children’s Hospital Association’s Child Health Patient Safety Organization has developed a new “Safety Watch” initiative to help pediatric clinicians identify healthcare risks and prevent harm.
