While some hospitals have resumed some level of operation, at least one has not and skilled nursing facilities have been permanently evacuated, officials said.
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Use of telehealth in Medicare is limited, CMS says
Only one quarter of one percent of Medicare beneficiaries in 2016 took advantage of the service.
New ‘buddy system’ of nurse education gets high marks from students
Students have challenged the traditional approach to education, saying it is not a realistic representation of a nurse’s actual workload.
How high-tech thermal cameras can reduce falls, streamline workflows for nurses
With fewer nurses on the floor and the risk of falls and other issues ever-present, more hospitals are training digital eyes on their patients.
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan venture hires BCBS IT exec Dana Safran for data-driven position
Safran is responsible for leading efforts to use data, measurement, incentives and reporting to improve the quality, outcomes and affordability of care.
Mercy Hospital shooting claims lives of four, including one physician, a pharmacy resident and a police officer
Incident began as a domestic dispute in the hospital parking lot that escalated to gunfire between suspect and police inside the hospital.
How one hospital prepares for turkey day
Northwell stays vigilant on ER numbers as turkey meat contaminated with salmonella is under a recall.
LifePoint Health, RCCH HealthCare Partners merger finalized
The combined, privately held company will operate under the LifePoint Health name and will reach into 85 non-urban communities.
Physicians employed by hospitals and corporations more dissatisfied than independent doctors
Independent doctors appear much more satisfied with their professional lives,with an 18 percentage point gap in opinion between ownership models.
Why artificial intelligence won’t replace doctors
While AI has already shown promise in automating certain tasks, it doesn’t seem likely that it will replace flesh-and-blood clinicians anytime soon.
