An analysis by the Employers Forum of Indiana says the state could save up to $2 billion if some hospitals lowered their prices. However, some hospital leaders say the group’s assessment is inaccurate, Indiana Public Media reported April 3.
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Perioperative operating model reboot: MUSC Health's path to regain lost volume with LeanTaaS, Siemens Healthineers
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems continue to grapple with staffing shortages, clinician burnout and financial challenges. Healthcare has been slower than other industries to leverage technology to solve these issues, but there’s …
Becker's 13th Annual Meeting – Day 2 Recap
As healthcare continues to be one of the most pressing and complex issues facing our society, it is essential that leaders in the field come together to share their insights and experiences.
Why inflation is a threat to ASCs' independence
Seventy percent of ASCs were independent in 2022, but inflation has the potential to shrink this figure.
Nevada and California lead nation in number of C. auris cases
Candida auris infections are increasingly on the rise across the U.S. — something the CDC has cited as “an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat.” Now, the fungus has induced infections across dozens of states.
Northwell taps Phillips as new monitoring partner
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is partnering with medtech giant Royal Phillips on a seven-year agreement aiming to standardize patient monitoring and lay the foundation for a systemwide platform.
AHA releases guidelines on interpreting gene variants related to cardiovascular disease
The American Heart Association released guidelines on how to determine and communicate cardiovascular disease risk after genetic testing shows gene variants.
U of California Irvine launches fast-track, online training program for aspiring chief medical officers
The University of California Irvine is looking to train the “next generation of leaders” with its new chief medical officer training program. The nine-month online program is designed to fit into the already busy schedule of a physician, Martiza Salaza…
Nurse wins contested unemployment benefits claim after assault from patient
A hospital nurse who was fired after a violent assault from a patient has won her case to gain unemployment benefits following a court ruling in Iowa.
Top lawmaker moves to block VA Oracle Cerner rollout until requirements are met
Sen. Jerry Moran, the ranking member on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and 11 other Republican co-sponsors introduced legislation that would prohibit the VA from continuing with its Oracle Cerner EHR rollout until certain requirements are met,…
