Rural hospitals need more government funding to deal with the increase in healthcare ransomware attacks and to hire more cybersecurity professionals, IT security leaders told Congress, CyberScoop reported March 16.
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Physicians call for hospitals' exodus from US News rankings
It is time for hospitals to follow law and medical schools’ example by withdrawing from U.S. News and World Report’s rankings, two physicians wrote in an article published to Health Affairs.
Almost half of health systems use AI to tackle workforce issues
Forty-seven percent of hospitals and health systems reported that they are turning to artificial intelligence to help alleviate staffing and labor insufficiencies, a March 15 survey from the Health Management Academy found.
COOs can feel like 'chief optional officers' in hard times
Corporate and managerial employees may feel anxious as health systems reduce administrative headcount amid negative operating margins. In such times, one role has historically faced more uncertainty than others: the COO.
Why ChristianaCare wants to be the 'Amazon of healthcare'
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare is offering patients a subscription service for virtual primary care services offering faster and more personalized care, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported March 16.
'Physician payment is always in the crosshairs': How reimbursement rates affect gastroenterologists
The combination of decreased physician reimbursements and increased procedure costs continues to put physician pay in peril.
Genetic data ties pandemic's origins to Wuhan market
Researchers have found new genetic data that links SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, with raccoon dogs sold at a market in Wuhan, China, The Atlantic reported March 16.
Banner sells building for $29M
Phoenix, Ariz.-based Banner Health sold its Peoria, Ariz.-based Banner Health Center for $29 million, with plans to lease it back from the new owner, the Phoenix Business Journal reported March 17.
PeaceHealth Oregon taps CFO
Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth has named Brad Membel CFO of its Oregon network.
Nurses want answers from Florida system over terminations
Several nurses are seeking answers after they say they were fired from Brandenton, Fla.-based MCR Health, the Bradenton Herald reported March 14.
