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Cincinnati Children’s to build extended-stay apartments for families of cancer patients

Cincinnati Children’s is about to break ground on 12 extended-stay apartments, which will be used by families of cancer patients treated at the on-site Proton Therapy Center.

Healthcare employment growth stays strong in 2022

Healthcare gained 52,600 jobs in October, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

Phoenix Children’s creates infectious diseases division

Phoenix Children’s created a new division of infectious diseases and appointed Dr. Wassim Ballan as chief.

Tackling the nurse staffing crisis with virtual care models: best practices from Corewell Health and AvaSure

Because of nursing shortages, many health systems and hospitals are looking at virtual care models to reduce the strain on frontline caregivers.

VCU Health CEO resigns

Arthur Kellermann, MD, has resigned as health sciences senior vice president and CEO of Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health System.

Massachusetts hospital taps 1st RN in 130 years to serve as president

Amy Hoey, BSN, RN, was named president of Lowell (Mass.) General Hospital.

CMS to increase pay rates for iTind procedure in ASCs

CMS will increase the pay rate for iTind procedures in ASCs and hospital outpatient departments as part of its new proposed rates. 

Ochsner Ventures: 6 things to know

Ochsner Ventures, the venture capital arm of New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, invests in emerging companies, helps develop businesses, and collaborates with partners around the country that have a common aim of improving healthcare.

Monkeypox spread can occur days before symptoms start, study suggests: 3 updates

A new study from researchers in the U.K. suggests monkeypox spread may occur up to four days before symptoms surface, and that presymptomatic transmission might be more “substantial” than previously thought. 

Cleveland medical office building with GI center acquired for $10.7M

A 34,519-square-foot medical office building in Brunswick, Ohio, was sold to Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $10.7 million, Rebusiness Online reported Nov. 3.