Early signs suggest flu season may peak early in the U.S. this year, though health experts caution the upcoming holiday season could spur another uptick in activity.
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9 physician specialties named the most stressful jobs in the country
Urology was named the most stressful job in the country, according to a report from the Labor Department’s Occupational Network.
Former CommonSpirit, Jefferson Health digital chief joins managed care company
The former digital chief of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health has joined managed care organization AmeriHealth Caritas.
The biggest misconception about health system CFOs
The contemporary hospital or health system CFO is a strategic partner to the CEO and is involved in virtually every aspect of the organization, from mergers and acquisitions to restructuring, strategic planning and patient experience and outcomes.
6 health systems hit with credit downgrades
A number of health systems experienced downgrades to their financial ratings in recent weeks amid ongoing operating losses, declines in investment values and challenging work environments.
Walgreens rolls out rapid flu testing
With the highest flu infections in 10 years and other illnesses straining health systems’ resources, Walgreens said Dec. 16 it will offer rapid flu tests with the promise of results within two hours.
Thousands of Florida nurse graduates fail NCLEX each year
More than a third of Florida’s nursing students didn’t pass their nursing competency exams in 2021 — about 10 percent worse than the national average — according to a report from the Tampa-based University of South Florida’s nursing center.
7 orthopedic ASCs to know
Here are seven ASCs specializing in orthopedic surgery and care that were included in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023 list:
Ransomware attack may have breached data of 254,000 Medicare beneficiaries
CMS said a ransomware attack on a subcontractor may have affected as many as 254,000 Medicare beneficiaries and breached such personal data as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers.
24 female execs who were promoted in 2022
The following executive promotions made by women have been reported by Becker’s this year.
