California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating hospital algorithms for racial bias, according to a report published by Kaiser Health News on Nov. 21.
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Geisinger CIO leaves for software company
John Kravitz, the former CIO of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger, has left the health system for software company Workday, according to a HealthTech Magazine story.
American College of Cardiology adds VR training program
The American College of Cardiology is partnering with Osso VR to provide VR training to cardiovascular professionals.
2 major ophthalmology donations in 2 months
Becker’s has reported on $25 million donated to ophthalmology research since the beginning of October. Here are two important ophthalmology donations:
RSV caseloads, severity up: 4 notes from a physician survey
New survey data indicates emergency room and critical care physicians in the U.S. are seeing more patients with respiratory syncytial virus, and that cases are more severe than in previous years.
LifeBridge Health raises minimum wage for thousands of workers to $16 an hour
Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health is raising the minimum wage for many of its employees to $16 an hour. The move follows a similar increase that came roughly two years ago to $15 an hour.
Pharma giants ditch Twitter after fake Eli Lilly tweet
After one fake tweet about Eli Lilly offering insulin for free went viral and the company’s shares plunged, 12 of the 18 biggest drugmakers that advertise on Twitter have cut their spending to $0, Endpoints News reported Nov. 21.
Health system labor expenses still climbing
When the pandemic began, many hospitals and health systems were forced to pay top dollar for traveling nurses to treat patients. Now, many are cutting back on contracted labor in favor of full-time employed staff. But labor costs are still on the rise.
6 health systems choosing Oracle Cerner EHRs
Oracle Cerner continues to be a major player in the EHR market. Here are six hospitals and health systems opting for Oracle Cerner that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 9:
Lawmakers urge Justice Department to respond to anti-trans threats against children’s hospitals
Lawmakers are joining medical associations in asking the Justice Department to step in to protect hospitals that have reported threats and harassment over medical care they provide to transgender children.
