New research focusing on improving a standard treatment for septic shock has provided clarity around something that has not been well understood in the past: How to best increase blood pressure during an episode of septic shock.
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AMA opposes New Jersey bill that would expand scope of practice for advanced practice nurses
New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would give certified registered nurse anesthetists the ability to provide anesthesia without a physician present, according to a Jan. 25 report from the American Medical Association.
BJC Healthcare invests in minority entrepreneur fund, aims to reduce health inequities
St. Louis-based BJC Healthcare has made an anchor investment in a local minority entrepreneur support company in a bid to raise generational wealth in underserved communities and reduce health disparities by doing so.
'Operation Nightingale': Feds charge 25 in sweeping nurse diploma scheme
Twenty-five people have been charged for their alleged participation in a coordinated scheme to sell aspiring nurses thousands of fake nursing degree documents, ABC News reported Jan. 25.
4 recent updates on long COVID-19 in 2023
Below are four recent long COVID-19 updates Becker’s has covered since the beginning of 2023:
Gastro Health, GI Alliance and more: Who had the most transactions in 2022?
Becker’s reported on eight Gastro Health transactions in 2022.
The 4 fastest-growing healthcare jobs
Nurse practitioners, medical and health services managers, and physician assistants are among the top 20 fastest growing jobs, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
6 hospitals seeking chief medical officers
Below are six health systems and hospitals currently seeking chief medical officers around the country. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Information was gathered directly from jobseeker websites.
6 pediatric ASC, GI updates in 60 days
From a pediatric accreditation to a new anesthesiology division, here are six pediatric updates Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 12.
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana workers negotiate 40% raises over 4 years
Members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana (Calif.) Medical Center have approved a contract that will raise wages by an average 40 percent, according to hospital and union statements shared with Becker’s.&nbs…
