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The big raises that averted strikes

Healthcare workers have participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. But there are several situations where such walkouts were averted after contracts were reach…

Top 10 post-acute stories of 2022

Here are the most-read 10 post-acute stories published by Becker’s in 2022, listed in order from most to least popular:

Telehealth does not lead to increased primary care spending, study finds

Telehealth reduces primary care spending, as telehealth utilization has been associated with lower emergency department utilization and inpatient hospitalizations, according to a Dec. 13 study published in Nature.

Hospitals, health systems moving to the cloud in 2022

The following hospitals and health systems have moved their electronic health record systems or digital infrastructures to the cloud, or announced plans to do so, in 2022:

Epic's 11,000 employees work in-person 5 days a week

EHR company Epic has had its 11,000 Wisconsin-based employees working in-person five days a week since November 2021, Milwaukee Business Journal reported Dec. 15. 

Chicago physician charged for role in $9.5M+ kickback scheme 

Chicago-based Benjamin Toh, MD, has been charged for his role in a more than $9.5 million healthcare fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Dec. 14. 

Anesthesiologist assistant named 1 of the most stressful jobs in the US 

Being an anesthesiologist assistant is the third most stressful job in the county, according to a report from the Labor Department’s Occupational Network. 

The most interesting physician group deals in 2022

Here are the eight most interesting physician group deals this year:

BayCare names president to 2 hospitals

Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has named Kelly Enriquez president of two hospitals. 

Dr. Stephen Smith named chief medical officer at U of Maryland hospital

Steven Smith, MD, was named the new chief medical officer at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, effective Dec. 29.