Patients aren’t the only ones turning to obesity drugs to manage health. More physicians are using GLP-1s too, The New York Times reported Feb. 10.
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Health systems creating new IT roles
As health systems accelerate their digital transformation efforts, many are creating new IT leadership roles to keep pace with evolving technology demands.
C. auris clinical cases, by state
Clinical cases of Candida auris jumped more than 50% from 2022 to 2023, according to state data reported to the CDC.
Why anesthesia matters more than ever
Anesthesia remains a dynamic industry as leaders explore new methods of opioid-free pain management and expand into new care settings.
Kaiser Permanente reports $569M operating income in 2024
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente posted an operating income of $569 million (0.5% operating marin) in 2024, up from an operating income of $329 million (0.3% margin) in 2023, according to its Feb. 7 financial report.
Medicare 2025 reimbursement updates: 6 things to know
From 2011 to 2024, the number of Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S. grew from 1,339 to 2,140, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review,” report.
Unpacking 3 major healthcare private equity bankruptcies
Healthcare private equity firms have been at the center of controversy in recent months after a year of notable Chapter 11 filings and increased regulatory scrutiny from a number of states.
What happens next to DEI at health systems?
Many hospitals and health systems have integrated diversity, equity and inclusion into their workforce and patient care strategies.
Flu cases reach highest levels since 2009 pandemic: 6 respiratory virus updates
Flu levels have surged to their highest levels since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, with influenza-related emergency department visits remaining very high across the U.S.
A group mentoring blueprint for nurses
Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is expanding its nurse group mentoring program after it helped raise the retention rate of new nurses to 97%.
