Physicians at HCA Florida Bayonet Point in Hudson have claimed that unsanitary surgical instruments and other issues threaten patient safety following cost-cutting measures.
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CMS now accepting applications for extended bundled payment program
CMS began accepting applications Feb. 21 for its Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model.
The future hospital pharmacy technician
As pharmacists step into more roles, pharmacy technicians are also widening their professional strides, experts told Becker’s.
Merative, formerly IBM's health data arm, lays off 250 people: Reports
Merative, the health data company formerly known as IBM Watson Health, has undergone “reductions” to strategize for long-term growth, a spokesperson told Becker’s.
Medical schools are wrong to leave US News rankings, NYU Langone leaders say
Several medical schools have made headlines in recent weeks for withdrawing voluntary participation in U.S. News & World Report’s popular rankings, alleging they interfere with diversity measures.
Ken Frazier, former Merck CEO, joins digital health company
Ken Frazier, the former CEO of Merck, is joining digital health company Transcarent as the chair of the board.
VCU Health backs out of plans to build $350M research building
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has decided not to move forward with plans to build a $350 million, seven-story research building and to instead build a new dental school facility, the Richmond-Times Dispatch reported Feb. 21.
Is cleanliness the key to 5-star ratings? Survey says 'yes'
The majority of healthcare consumers are influenced by the “cleanliness of facilities” when rating an organization with five stars, according to a 2021survey conducted by healthcare patient experience company Press Ganey.
Nicklaus Children's awarded for Oracle Cerner EHR
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital renewed its Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Stage Seven award, a designation that was given to the pediatric hospital for the effective use of its Oracle Cerner EHR.
Considering ChatGPT for medical research? Proceed with caution, Vanderbilt medical ethicist says
Interest in ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot and text generation tool, is growing among physicians, with nearly 43 percent saying they would consider using it for medical research, according to a recent poll.
