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American Academy of Pediatrics unveils new guidelines for hospitalized adolescents

Adolescents between 11 and 20 years of age make up around 20 percent of pediatric hospital admissions in the U.S. and on top of that, 20 percent of children under 18 also are said to have a special healthcare need, which the American Academy of Pediatr…

Strategic Contract Management: The Key to Successful Physician Onboarding

As healthcare organizations strive to provide quality care in the face of an evolving payment, regulatory and employment landscape, a standardized approach to physician contract management can help to define their most vital relationships from the star…

312-bed hospital closure in Florida leaves community strained

Competition closing would in other circumstances perhaps be positive, but an unexpected closure of ShorePoint Venice Hospital in North Venice, Fla., will now leave the community with 312 fewer hospital beds for patients. As a result, the remaining hosp…

'Pixel' data breach may affect 134,000 at Wisconsin clinic that gets Epic EHR access through Advocate Aurora Health

A Wisconsin specialty clinic that gets its Epic EHR access through Advocate Aurora Health said 134,000 patients may have had their personal and health information compromised in a data breach involving the health system, which has dual headquarters in …

The 15 best, worst states for retirement in 2023

Virginia is the top state for retirement this year, coming into 11th place for both healthcare and quality of life, but lagging in 16th place for affordability, according to one new ranking.

Memorial Sloan Kettering lays off 337 employees

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is laying off 337 employees to reduce costs amid widespread hospital financial challenges, according to a U.S. Department of Labor filing.

Patient sues Indiana hospital after TV reporter intercepts her personal info

An Indiana appeals court will decide whether a hospital in the state violated a patient’s privacy rights when it left her data open to electronic interception, The Herald Bulletin reported Jan. 22.

Providence Anesthesiology Associates surpassed 1.6K same-day total joints at ASCs in 2022

Providence Anesthesiology Associates topped 1,650 same-day total joint replacements at ASCs in North and South Carolina 2022. 

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare transitioning to Epic EHR

Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is moving to an Epic EHR system. 

6 physician legal battles in 15 days

Here are six legal battles involving physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 5: