Avanos Medical recalled 1,000 catheters April 21 with a Class I warning, the most serious type, because of cracked parts that can increase the risk of delayed or prevented ventilation. One death and four injuries have been reported.
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49 hospitals, systems among Forbes' best employers for diversity
Forty-nine hospitals and health systems were included in the sixth annual ranking from Forbes of the nation’s top employers making meaningful progress on diversity, equity and inclusion across industries, which was released April 25.
WVU Medicine inks new clinical affiliation
West Virginia University Medicine has announced a clinical affiliation with 22-bed Roane General Hospital in Spencer, W.V. The two already have a partnership regarding oncology. This new agreement looks to expand upon that to enhance patient outcomes i…
From the cafeteria to the OR: Salaries for 37 hospital jobs
The types of jobs available at hospitals vary widely, and so do the annual wages for those jobs.
St. David's Georgetown Hospital names new medical officer
St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital announced that Eva Slavcheva, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
How Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is optimizing patient transfer operations
Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is partnering with cloud-based provider PerfectServe to optimize its patient transfer operations.
One Brooklyn Health says patient Social Security numbers were breached in cyberattack
One Brooklyn Health said patients’ financial information was compromised during a November cyberattack on the health system.
Children's ED visits will likely increase as climate threats grow: EPA report
Cases of asthma-induced hospitalizations and incidences of Lyme disease are expected to increase for children globally, as climate change continues to worsen, according to a new EPA report.
Rehab hospital, physician to pay $1.7M in wake of Medicare scheme
A Louisiana rehab hospital, its management company and a physician agreed to settle a Medicare fraud lawsuit and pay more than $1.7 million, ABC affiliate KATC reported April 24.
Geisinger taps new chair of gastroenterology
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger has named Amitpal Johal, MD, the health system’s chair of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition weight management.
