The Department of Veterans Affairs Oracle Cerner EHR system experienced a systemwide outage on April 25, just days after it experienced a five-hour service disruption, The Spokesman-Review reported April 26.
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CMS makes changes to hospital price transparency enforcement process
CMS is making changes to the hospital price transparency enforcement process in an effort to increase compliance.
Top paying states for ophthalmologists | 2023
The mean annual salary for ophthalmologists is $265,450, according to April 25 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Amazon pulls plug on health wearables company Halo
Amazon said it will be shutting down Halo, its health and fitness device line, starting July 31.
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney's colonoscopy video wins international award
A video showcasing actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s getting colonoscopies has received an award from the 27th annual Webby Awards, an international award honoring internet-based excellence, CTV News Vancouver reported April 26.
PeaceHealth cuts 251 jobs
PeaceHealth has eliminated 251 caregiver roles across multiple locations, the Vancouver, Wash.-based health system said in a statement shared with Becker’s on April 26.
AHA: How 10 popular diets score on heart-healthy elements
The American Heart Association reviewed and scored 10 of the most popular diets for heart-healthy elements.
'We can't just sit back in our clinics': How Memorial Hermann shapes its community health initiatives
Memorial Hermann Health System’s commitment to community health has roots going back decades. But these days, this commitment is more than a persistent focus; it’s branded into the Houston-based organization’s identity, CEO David Callender, MD, told Be…
Overall excellence will offset Mayo Clinic's weaker operating performance in next years, agencies say
While its relatively weaker operating performance may continue in the shorter-term, Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has had its long-term ratings affirmed because of its excellent reputation in overall health services, both S&P Global and Moody’s sa…
2 hospitals fined for price transparency violations
CMS has issued fines to two hospitals for alleged price transparency violations.
