Health officials are keeping a close eye on omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 due to its rapid growth in the U.S.
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Pediatric pain medication shortage delaying care: 5 updates
As retail pharmacy chains ration sales of children’s pain medications amid a national shortage, some physicians are delaying operations as families scramble for medicine cabinet staples.
How flu deaths compare to past seasons
The U.S. may see a higher amount of flu deaths this season compared to past years, preliminary data from the CDC suggests.
More NYC hospitals reach tentative deals as others prepare for strike
Members of the New York State Nurses Association have reached tentative agreements now at three hospitals in New York City to avert strikes there. Meanwhile, five other hospitals are preparing for an open-ended walkout slated to begin Jan. 9 unless con…
Top No Surprises Act disputes by type of CPT code
Emergency departments services comprised two-thirds of CPT codes submitted in No Surprises Act disputes between April 15 and Sept. 30, according to CMS’ initial report on the independent dispute resolution process.
U of Iowa pushing for orthopedic focus at new project despite objections
A controversial new hospital project in North Liberty, Iowa, is once again making the news as its University of Iowa Health Care operators are highlighting the location’s future use as a major orthopedic center against local community wishes, The Gazet…
Lancaster General rescinds $25 per employee holiday gift amid 'challenging economic times'
Lancaster (Pa.) General Health System, part of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine, canceled employee holiday bonuses because of rising costs, inflation and “radical changes” in healthcare, according to LNP | Lancaster Online.
Portsmouth Regional Hospital names new chief medical officer
Brian Sanders, MD, will take on his new role as chief medical officer at Portsmouth (N.H.) Regional Hospital on Jan. 16.
5 ways providers reduced denials in 2022
Upgrading and replacing previous claims technologies was the most common way providers worked to reduce claims denials in 2022, according to a recent report from Experian Health.
Galen College of Nursing to open 2nd location in Virginia
Richmond, Va.-based Galen College of Nursing is opening a second campus in Roanoke in 2023, a move aimed at helping to grow Virginia’s nursing workforce.
