Saint Francis Health System could lose federal funding if it doesn’t snuff out a sacred candle burning in its hospital. The Tulsa, Okla.-based system is fighting to keep the flame alight.
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CEO pay still climbing — but less rapidly, study finds
Despite economic uncertainty, the U.S.’ highest-earning CEOs saw their pay climb in 2022, according to the 2023 edition of the Equilar 100.
Russian ransomware gang suspected in California health insurance plan attack
Russian ransomware gang Clop is suspected in a cyberattack targeting Santa Clara Family Health Plan, resulting in the breach of 276,993 members’ personal health information, Government Technology reported May 2.
4 post-pandemic priorities of employee messaging, per HR leaders
Human resources and internal communications professionals are shaking up their employee messaging mix in the pandemic’s wake, Forbes reported May 2.
New York pharmacists now allowed to prescribe OTC contraceptives
Pharmacists in New York will now be able to prescribe birth control pills over the counter — eliminating the need for a physicians’ sign-off in the process — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced at a May 2 press conference.
CDC debuts 1st public health data strategy
The CDC has released its first-ever strategic plan on public health data, which aims to “help our nation quickly respond to health threats, promote health equity and improve health outcomes,” the agency said in a May 3 tweet.
Los Angeles hospital to be renamed
Los Angeles County Medical Center (LAC+USC) is rebranding as Los Angeles General Medical Center.
DEA seeks to extend telehealth prescribing flexibilities
The Drug Enforcement Agency is looking to temporarily extend the flexibility of prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, The Washington Post reported May 3.
Michigan nurse delivers baby in hospital parking lot
A nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich., delivered a baby who arrived earlier than planned in the facility’s parking lot May 2, according to a report from local CBS affiliate WLNS.
Centura to distribute $5M in grants through health equity fund
Centennial, Colo.-based Centura Health is distributing $5 million in grants through its Equity and Advance Fund to community-based organizations committed to advancing social justice and health equity in Colorado, Western Kansas and North-Central Utah….
