After a national controversy and a three-week delay, U.S. News & World Report has released its best medical schools ranking for 2024.
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ASCs continue to face supply chain challenges: Here's how to improve them
Challenges in the healthcare supply chain have been exacerbated over the last three years by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased costs and decreased product availability worldwide.
PA pay vs average cost of living in each state
Below is the average salary for physician assistants by state compared to each state’s average cost of living index, using data from insure.com and ZipRecruiter:
Nurses file unsafe labor charges against Oregon hospital
Nurses at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Ore., have been raising alarms on short-staffing and work conditions as contract negotiations wear on. Recently, those protests have escalated to a series of formal complaints and labor charges.
Healthcare providers call Florida immigration bill a 'direct attack' on communities
Immigration-related Florida Senate Bill 1718 is now on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for signature and has drawn opposition from the state’s healthcare providers.
Judge dismisses some claims against UCSF Health in Meta lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed several claims against San Francisco-based UCSF Health in a lawsuit accusing the health system of transmitting patient data to Facebook parent Meta Platforms.
5 specialties with predicted provider deficits
By 2034, the overall shortage of physicians in the U.S. could reach 124,000, according to the “2023 Physician Compensation Report” from Physicians Thrive.
17 specialties ranked by incentive bonuses
Orthopedic physicians receive the highest average incentive bonuses and pediatric specialists the lowest.
Medicare telehealth flexibilities to remain in place until 2024
The COVID-19 public health emergency is set to expire on May 11, but telehealth flexibilities for people with Medicare will remain in place until Dec. 31, 2024, according to the HHS.
White House considers disincentivizing hackers, but hospitals could pay the price
The White House is considering a rule that would ban companies from paying hackers’ ransoms, but for hospitals and health systems, this rule could result in delays in care, Politico reported May 11.
