Provider groups and congressional allies are lobbying vigorously to prevent a wave of Medicare payment cuts in the face of inflationary price hikes, The Washington Post reported Dec. 9.
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Almost 50% of nurses have experienced emotional abuse at work, study says
Almost half of nurses reported experiencing emotional abuse at work according to a Medscape survey of over 7,540 practicing nurses in the U.S.
Nurses frustrated with workplace politics
A plurality of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses agree that workplace politics are the least rewarding aspect of their jobs, according to Medscape’s Dec. 9 “Nurse Career Satisfaction” report, which surveyed over 7,540 practicing nurses.&n…
BayCare promotes 3 leaders under new CEO
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System, which recently appointed Stephanie Conners, BSN, RN, as president and CEO, has promoted three senior executives to expanded roles within the nonprofit organization.
'Resilience isn't a pillar by itself': CommonSpirit's plan to support 44,000 nurses in 2023
Leaders at small health systems might be quick to dismiss the idea of an internal nurse staffing agency, thinking it’s not an option for them. Kathy Sanford, DBA, RN, would challenge that assumption.
Tenet-owned Massachusetts hospital to pay $1.78M to settle false claim allegations
Worcester, Mass.-based St. Vincent Hospital will pay more than $1.78 million to settle allegations it received impermissible payments from Medicare by inflating charges and failed to fully reimburse the government.
Lincoln Advisors acquires 149,202-square-foot Atlanta medical office building
Dallas-based Lincoln Advisors has acquired the Northwest Medical Center, a 149,202-square-foot, four-story medical office building in Atlanta, according to a Dec. 9 report from ConnectCRE.
Geisinger GI department recognized for lab testing campaign
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Adult Gastroenterology and Laboratory Medicine was awarded by The American Society for Clinical Pathology for its Choosing Wisely campaign, which educates patients on fecal occult blood testing.
University of Michigan partners with Sparrow Health System for ASC upgrade
Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System and Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health have partnered to expand care for state residents, according to a Dec. 9 report from NBC affiliate WILX.
Boston-area hospitals have monthslong wait for colonoscopies
Some of the Boston area’s largest hospitals have monthslong waitlists for colonoscopies, TV station WFXT reported Dec. 8.
