MultiCare Health System has rolled out Moxi, a robotic nursing assistant, to MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, all based in Tacoma, Wash.
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Upcoming changes to GI prior authorization will improve patient safety, says UnitedHealthcare
In June, new prior authorization rules from UnitedHealthcare concerning select gastroenterology procedures will take effect, requiring patients and physicians to seek authorization for gastroenterology endoscopy services, including esophagogastroduoden…
Patient survives 6-story fall from Vermont hospital window
A patient is in critical condition after falling six stories from a window at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington May 15, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s May 19.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital authorize strike
Members of the New York State Nurses Association have voted to authorize a strike at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in New York City.
NYC Health + Hospitals names VP of quality management
Hillary Jalon has been promoted to vice president of quality management for NYC Health + Hospitals, the New York City-based health system said in a May 19 news release sent to Becker’s.
4th death linked to contaminated eye drops
An additional death linked to contaminated eye drops was reported by the CDC May 15, bringing the total to four associated deaths and 81 patient cases across 18 U.S. states.
California health district board members question new media policy proposal
Some members of the El Camino Healthcare District board of directors are raising concerns about a draft media policy that proposes board members avoid statements that negatively affect corporate reputations of the district or El Camino Health, the Moun…
New York health system nurses approve labor deal
Members of the New York State Nurses Association have approved a new contract with Potsdam, N.Y.-based St. Lawrence Health.
5 worst places for physicians to practice in for 2023
Washington, D.C., has been named the worst place for physicians to practice in for 2023, based on data from Medscape’s “Best & Worst Places to Practice” report, released on May 18.
Cleveland Clinic Akron names chief nursing officer
Kelli Saucerman-Howard, DNP, RN, was named chief nursing officer of Cleveland Clinic Akron (Ohio) General, effective June 19.
