Boston Scientific has recalled its Accolade pacemaker devices due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the devices to enter safety mode, requiring replacement.
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Budget woes slow IT modernization for rural healthcare: Report
Rural healthcare providers are struggling to modernize their IT infrastructure, with 81% citing budget constraints as the biggest obstacle to adopting new technologies, according to a Feb. 21 report from Black Book Research.
PA pay, by state
Compensation for physician assistants/associates varies by state, with California PAs earning the highest average income in 2023 at $143,074 — an 11.5% increase from 2019, according to a report released Feb. 24 by the National Commission on Certificati…
3 new cardiology practices in 1 month
Here are three new cardiology practices and centers that have recently opened and started construction, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 24:
Yale New Haven taps CNO
Courtney Vose, DNP, RN, is joining Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital as chief nursing officer after serving in the same role at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J.
ASA calls on court to dismiss AANA nondiscrimination lawsuit
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has submitted a brief in support of HSS’ attempt to dismiss a complaint issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.
'It's on us': How health systems navigate NP education gaps
In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety — but healthcare leaders tell a differ…
Bon Secours Virginia hospital taps chief clinical officer
Suffolk, Va.-based Bon Secours Hampton Roads has appointed Vishwas Patel, MD, as chief clinical officer.
Ohio physician pays $600K to settle False Claims allegations
A physician in Powell, Ohio, has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve False Claims allegations that he submitted fraudulent Medicare claims.
Hospitals increase investment in medical chaperones
A growing number of hospitals are utilizing medical chaperones as part of their efforts to bolster safety, according to a Feb. 24 report from NPR affiliate WBUR.
