The Department of Veterans Affairs could lose $400 million from its budget for its Cerner EHR modernization project due to the recent halt of the system rollout at other VA medical facilities, FCW reported April 27.
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US biosafety and pathogen research needs more oversight, experts say
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee met April 27 to hear insight and recommendations from a panel of expert witnesses on how to improve U.S. biosafety and pathogen research in light of concerns surrounding the origins of COVID-19 stemming from…
Providence terminated nurse for raising patient safety concerns, lawsuit claims
In a lawsuit filed April 26, a nurse alleges Providence Portland (Ore.) Medical Center wrongfully terminated him in 2021 after he raised concerns about inadequate staffing and patient safety.
McLaren hospital allegedly left behind patient records in a decommissioned hospital
McLaren Greater Lansing (Mich.) has allegedly left patient records in a decommissioned hospital, NBC affiliate WILX reported April 27.
Michigan systems go international with nurse recruiting
Hospitals and health systems continue to seek ways to combat a shortage of nurses. In Michigan, some organizations are leaning on foreign nurses to help fill the staffing gaps — an effort that comes amid the U.S.’ decision to limit green card applicati…
CDC investigates rise in mysterious brain abscesses among Nevada kids
Southern Nevada saw cases of rare, serious brain abscesses among children triple in 2022. Now the CDC is investigating what caused the increase, according to an April 28 report from CNN.
Women CEOs now outnumber those named John at big companies
Among CEOs, women finally outnumber their counterparts with the first name John among S&P 500 companies — progress in what is a memorable measurement of gender representation that stems from a 2015 New York Times article.
EEG rules can exclude people with textured hair
Restrictive instructions for EEGs could discourage people with thick, curly or textured hair from undergoing the diagnostic test, KFF Health News reported April 27.
Outlook revised downward for Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center had its outlook revised to stable from positive as it continues to have low cash reserves caused by ongoing operational issues and investment losses, S&P Global said April 27.
'This will cost lives': Community braces for Texas hospital to close
Texas Vista Medical Center in San Antonio, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, will close May 1 after more than 40 years, leaving many concerned about access to care in the area, Fox29 reported April 27.
