Hospital operating margins hit a 12-month high of 7.6% in December, according to data from Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” but challenges continue to loom.
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Top 15 pharmacy schools by NAPLEX pass rates
In 2024, an average of 74.1% pharmacy school graduates passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, according to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
Travel nurse pay, by state
Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in January was $2,294.14, up 0.01% from December and down 3.57% from January 2024, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
30 health systems urge hospital-at-home extension
Thirty health systems have signed on to a letter to Congressional leaders urging they pass a five-year extension for the hospital-at-home program.
FDA OKs pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failure: 5 notes
The FDA has approved two biotechnology companies to begin clinical trials of xenotransplantation, a procedure whereby genetically modified pig organs are transplanted into humans. The breakthrough offers new hope for thousands of Americans suffering ki…
DOGE sets sights on Medicaid: New York Times
President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce federal spending by $1 trillion, with Medicaid emerging as a likely target, The New York Times reported Feb. 3.
'It's not about technology or dashboards': What health systems need from IT execs next
Health system IT leaders are entering a new era of leadership amid transformational technology platform purchases, artificial intelligence integration and cybersecurity advancements. But being the most technically proficient no longer guarantees leader…
Top AI-powered speech solutions for healthcare: KLAS
Abridge and Microsoft’s DAX Copilot are leading the race for AI-powered ambient speech solutions in healthcare, thanks to their deep integration with Epic’s EHR and high customer satisfaction, a Feb. 5 KLAS report found.
Arizona couple pleads guilty to $1.2B fraud scheme
An Arizona couple has pleaded guilty to causing more than $1.2 billion in fraudulent claims to be submitted to Medicare and other health insurance programs for unnecessary wound grafts that were applied to elderly and terminally ill patients.
Sanford regional CEO steps down
Paul Hanson has stepped down from his role as president and CEO of Sanford Health’s Sioux Falls (S.D.) market — a position he has held since 2013.
