As state and federal investigations into a fraudulent nurse degree scheme continue, the Delaware Board of Nursing confirmed it has annulled the nursing licenses of 26 individuals, ABC affiliate WPVI reported Jan. 26.
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Barbara Kinder to serve as chief nursing officer at 2 Kentucky hospitals
Effective Feb. 16, Barbara Kinder, BSN, RN, will serve as chief nursing officer of Georgetown (Ky.) Community Hospital and Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
Leading factors of physician burnout
Excessive numbers of bureaucratic tasks are the top cause of physician burnout for 2022, according to Medscape’s “Physician Burnout and Depression Report” based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians.
University of Texas to offer master's degree in AI, including health focus
University of Texas at Austin plans to offer an online master’s degree in artificial intelligence, the first large-scale program of its kind.
Samsung's healthcare moves: 5 takeaways
Tech giant Samsung built its name in smartphones and software. However, the company also has made headline-grabbing moves in the healthcare space.
Female physicians face more burnout: Medscape
Medscape’s 2023 U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report found that female physicians experience higher levels of burnout than their male counterparts.
Lawsuit claims Christ Hospital transmitted patient data to Facebook
Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital is facing a federal lawsuit over its website’s use of the Meta Pixel, WCPO reported.
5 companies UPMC is investing in
Pittsburgh-based UPMC is one of the largest health systems in the country and has made notable investments through its venture capital arm.
5 ASC moves in Florida
Below are five ASC moves in Florida that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 15:
Care New England hires CFO from rival health system
Todd Conklin, former COO at Lifespan, has been appointed executive vice president and CFO of Care New England Health System, effective Feb. 13. Both systems are based in Providence, R.I.
