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$6M Idaho rehab unit to be 1st of its kind in region

Lewiston, Idaho-based St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is beginning construction of a new $6 million rehabilitation unit, which will be the only one of its type within a 100-mile radius. The unit should be complete by mid-June 2023, the hospital said…

Youth diabetes cases to more than double in coming decades, CDC warns

A “startling” surge in diabetes diagnoses among American youth is predicted by 2060, according to a Dec. 29 CDC report.

What CVS did in 2022: 5 takeaways

From major acquisitions to dealing with the pharmacist burnout crisis, CVS had a busy 2022. Here the five biggest CVS stories Becker’s covered in 2022:

Franciscan appeals judge's upheld order to keep ER open for 9 months

A judge upheld his order for Franciscan Health to keep its emergency room in Hammond, Ind., open for nine months despite the system arguing that doing so is unsafe. The health system is now appealing that decision. 

5 job perks employees want to see going into 2023

While the job market has seen major recovery in 2022, an aging workforce and lack of new immigration means that many companies are still fighting to hire new talent. 

CFO departures, earnings reports, VA troubles: How Oracle Cerner made headlines in December

From their CFO leaving, to a strong Cerner earnings report, to continued troubles with the Department of Veterans Affairs EHR rollout, here are six headlines showcasing what Oracle Cerner has done since Dec. 5:

CMIOs on what to project for 2023

Chief medical informatics officers and chief nursing informatics officers are gaining new powers and prestige in the health IT sector. Becker’s reached out to nine CNIOs and CMIOs to learn what the top trend in health informatics will be in 2023. 

Retirement savings last the longest in these 10 states

Retirement can last over 25 years, and in many states, that could cost nearly $3 million. A Dec. 29 report from CNBC, based on data from banking information provider GoBankingRates, has named 10 states where having $1 million in your retirement fund wi…

Garnet Health terminates CEO

Middletown, N.Y.-based Garnet Health has ended its contract with president and CEO Alfred Pilong Jr. 

Optum has 289 open IT roles

Optum is hiring for 289 U.S. technology roles including software developers, engineers and executive leadership.