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Hybrid immunity offers one year of protection against COVID-19 recurrence: Study

Hybrid immunity, the combination of COVID-19 recovery and immunization, provides up to 12 months of protection against severe reinfection or hospitalization, according to a study published in The Lancet on Jan. 18. 

Band-Aid solutions won't bring nurses back to the bedside, Duke Health's Dr. Richard Shannon says

Hospitals have leaned on wage increases and contract workers as short-term solutions to the nation’s nursing shortage, but these actions fail to address many of the issues that are spurring nurses to leave the bedside for roles with better hours and le…

New York City public-sector nurses rally after strike at private hospitals

Members of the New York State Nurses Association, who work at public healthcare facilities in New York City, rallied Jan. 18 for a new contract.

Tenet expects to beat midpoint of latest 2022 outlook

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare said Jan. 19 it expects to beat the midpoint of its 2022 adjusted EBITDA outlook range included in its third quarter 2022 earnings report.

6-building medical office portfolio in Kansas, Missouri acquired

A six-building medical office portfolio with properties throughout Kansas and Missouri was acquired by healthcare real estate company Montecito Medical.

CEOs, CFOs don't see recession as a barrier to growth

Hospital and health system executives aim to strengthen resilience and readiness in preparation for an economic downturn, but most CEOs and CFOs do not see a recession as a barrier to growth, according to Mercer’s “2023 Executive Outlook” survey. 

Hospitals see little pause to CEO turnover

Companies announced 1,235 CEO exits in 2022, with 103 occurring in hospitals and health systems, a slight decrease from the year prior. 

Local anesthetic drug supply: 132 in shortage, 13 available

Between two types of local anesthetics, there are 132 in short supply and 13 available, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Stanford Medicine Children's implements new workforce management software

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine Children’s Health has implemented Kahuna Workforce Solutions as its workforce management software.

5 hospitals, systems seeking chief quality officers

Below are five hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings for chief quality officers.