Category: ROOT

A 7-minute ED wait time: How 1 hospital got there 

When leaders at Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, N.J., realized that mounting lists of patients in the emergency department waiting room were also stressing out ED clinicians, the hospital went from a “pull to f…

Pulse check on the healthcare job market: 10 figures to know

The healthcare industry is experiencing overall job growth, but nursing roles are still tougher to fill, according to recent data from iCIMS. 

Pulse check on the healthcare job market: 10 figures to know

The healthcare industry is experiencing overall job growth, but nursing roles are still tougher to fill, according to recent data from iCIMS. 

CDC recommends 2nd bivalent booster for seniors, immunocompromised

The CDC backed changes to the COVID-19 vaccination schedule on April 19, simplifying recommendations and including a second bivalent booster authorized by the FDA April 18 for senior populations and people who are immunocompromised.

New COVID-19 bivalent booster may require 'customized dosing': Study 

A preprint study released by Texas-based Houston Methodist suggests COVID-19 vaccine dosing is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. In the past three years, as vaccines and boosters were released, the CDC recommended all of the doses in stages based on…

6 best healthcare companies for career growth

Six healthcare companies were named among LinkedIn’s “50 best workplaces to grow your career,” published April 19. 

Physician pay jumps 18% in 5 years

Physician pay has jumped 18 percent since 2018, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

A CEO's key investment for ASC success 

Implementing new technology can help ASC leaders meet margins and streamline operations. 

10 celebrities with IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome impacts between 25 and 45 million people in the U.S., causing symptoms including severe abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. A number of famous athletes, musicians and sports stars deal with the disease every day. 

More hospitals target pharmacy staff burnout

As more pharmacy employees report burnout, 84 percent of hospitals are working to reverse the growing trend, according to a national study conducted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.