Workers in their 20s are missing from the workforce — hundreds of thousands of them, Bloomberg reported March 17. It’s hard to pin down a reason why.
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5 Banner Health updates for ASC leaders to know
Amid Banner Health’s recent Loveland, Colo.-based ASC closure, here are five things to know about the Phoenix-based health system.
How a shortage of biomedical technicians could affect hospitals
A looming shortage of biomedical technicians and engineers, plus the closure of their programs, spells concern for the profession, according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
Providence suffers rating downgrade as operational challenges persist
Renton, Wash.-based Providence, which reported a fiscal 2022 operating loss of $1.7 billion, was downgraded as the 51-hospital system continues to deal with ongoing operational challenges, Fitch Ratings said March 17.
Clinicians know the value of hand hygiene, but barriers get in the way: study
While the majority of clinicians view hand hygiene as critical to patient safety, environment and other factors can stand in the way of high reliability, according to a new survey-based study led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Amgen to lay off 450
Amgen, a drugmaker based in Thousand Oaks, Calif., will lay off 450 people — 2 percent of its workforce — with many separations occurring by May 26, according to a statement shared with Becker’s.
10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From Wellstar Health getting hit with three federal complaints over the closure of two Atlanta-area hospitals, to a former CEO suing a Missouri hospital for slander, here are 10 hospital lawsuits and settlements reported by Becker’s since Feb. 27: …
5 highlights from Match Day 2023
2023 marked the largest match year in the National Resident Matching Program’s 70-year history with 42,952 applicants, according to a March 17 news release.
Sutter fills 100% of residency openings in record match year
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has filled all of its residency openings in what the organization claims is a record for the upcoming year.
10 most expensive medical schools in the US
Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Ill., has been ranked the most expensive medical school for the 2021-2022 school year by International Medical Aid, running students $74,035 annually.
