Category: ROOT

Do you own a gun? Hard questions, free gun locks take aim at reducing violence

Do you have access to a gun? Do you live with anyone who has acces to a gun? Clinicians at the University of Michigan’s psychiatric emergency department are asking these hard questions as part of an initiative to reduce gun violence — one gun and one f…

Critics weigh in on legislation to establish hospital police forces

Amid rising violence against healthcare workers, states are considering or approving laws that address penalties for assaults on healthcare workers, as well as allow the creation of hospital police forces, KFF Health News reported May 15. Groups repres…

Historically black medical schools call for more funding

Additional federal funding is needed to train more Black physicians and diversify the healthcare workforce, the leaders of several historically Black medical schools said during a May 12 roundtable discussion at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta….

Butler Health reports greater operating losses in most recent period

Butler (Pa.) Health System has reported $33.1 million in operating losses for the nine months ended March 31 on revenue of $346.4 million.

Physician pay by setting

Although the mean annual wage among all physicians is $251,990, that can vary based on factors including experience, practice setting and more, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.

Care New England's 'BB-' rating affirmed

Providence, R.I.-based Care New England has had its default rating and that on $135.8 million of bonds affirmed at “BB-,” Fitch Ratings said May 12. The system’s outlook remains negative.

CVS to close clinical trials business

CVS Health is wrapping up its clinical trials unit that launched two years ago to focus on its core business and “long-term strategic priorities,” the company said in a statement shared with Becker’s.

Physicians criticize Maine hospital's closure of obstetrics unit

Current and former physicians at Northern Maine Medical Center fear the hospital’s decision to end maternity services May 26 will lead to poor patient outcomes, according to Bangor Daily News. 

Mass General Brigham to bring app-based care, hospital at home to United Arab Emirates

The collaboration between Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to bring a medical center to the United Arab Emirates will focus on technology and digital innovation.

Kentucky hospital launches probe into cybersecurity incident

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare said its information services and cybersecurity experts have launched an investigation into a cybersecurity event that forced the hospital to shut down its email and internet access.