Milwaukee, Wisc.-based Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Centers and Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers have discovered in-hospital cardiac arrests peak in winter.
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18 states with the most medical debt
The Commonwealth Fund released the 2023 Scorecard State Health System Performance report, examining quality healthcare access and affordability by state.
AI-focused ASC opens in Minnesota
Inspired Spine SurgCenter has opened an ASC with an AI program in Burnsville, Minn., according to a June 20 report from the Observer.
State to pay $5M settlement in U of Iowa hospital negligence case
The state of Iowa will pay $5 million to settle allegations of medical negligence made against the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, The Gazette reported June 21.
Top 20 children's hospitals for cardiology, heart surgery
U.S. News & World Report named its top children’s hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery.
Where have all the preceptors gone? Nurse leaders offer strategies to build a pipeline
Nurse leaders in hospitals and academia agree more nurse preceptors are needed to guide new graduates through their first year at the bedside.
AI-focused ASC opens in Minnesota
Inspired Spine SurgCenter has opened an ASC with an AI program in Burnsville, Minn., according to a June 20 report from the Observer.
Number of health systems allegedly denying care to indebted patients grows
While Minneapolis-based Allina Health was highlighted by The New York Times for pulling back from its policy of denying nonemergency care to some indebted patients, a recent investigation showed it is not the only health system to allegedly have engage…
How HCA Healthcare's 200+ person team preps for hurricane season + beyond
As one of the nation’s largest health systems, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA healthcare facilities extend beyond its home base and into the heart of hurricane territory across Florida, Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina and Georgia. Preparing for the season…
Good news for ASCs? What UnitedHealth, Humana said about rising medical costs
Recent comments from UnitedHealth and Humana suggest medical costs could rise from delayed elective surgeries, which could be good news for ASCs, ALM Benefits Pro reported June 20.
