Emergency department workers are raising alarms about boarding levels remaining high in hospitals and systems even as COVID-19 cases decline, and on June 21, they categorized the situation as a crisis.
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CVS's 5 biggest deals of the year so far
CVS Health has had a busy year, from deepening its reach into the primary care market with billion-dollar deals to investing in medtech companies.
New York lawmakers pass bill to remove medical debt from credit reports
A bill that would remove medical debt from credit reports is headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk after passing the state House and Senate.
Hartford HealthCare names new board chair
Joanne Berger-Sweeney, PhD, a neuroscientist, has been appointed chair of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare.
New Mexico reports 6th Hantavirus case, 2nd death
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting another case of Hantavirus, the state’s sixth case since 2023 began, as well as a second death from the virus.
CDC issues health advisory on measles amid uptick in cases
After 16 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S., 88 percent of which were linked with international travel, the CDC on June 21 issued a health advisory warning about the uptick.
Florida system to cut 17 jobs
Health First, a four-hospital system in Melbourne, Fla., is eliminating some positions and leaving open ones vacant in response to financial challenges, Florida Today reported June 21.
A look at Cerner's layoffs
EHR vendor Oracle Cerner has conducted its third round of layoffs as part of Oracle’s new restructuring plan that aims to save the company $927 million by the end of fiscal 2023.
Boston Medical to lead redevelopment of struggling local hospital
Boston Medical Center wants to build a two-facility treatment and supportive housing complex on the struggling Lemuel Shattuck Hospital site, according to an NBC Boston report June 21.
Hospital consolidation tied to closure of inpatient pediatric services
Hospital consolidation may be a factor exacerbating inpatient pediatric service closures in recent years, according to a study published June 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.
