A new viral TikTok drinking challenge dubbed “blackout rage gallons” — “borg” for short — led to the hospitalization of 46 University of Massachusetts students in Boston, CBS News reported.
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AtlantiCare CEO to retire
Lori Herndon, BSN, RN, plans to retire as president and CEO of Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare.
Where physician pay is falling
Many physicians have expressed dissatisfaction with their income in light of inflation and CMS pay cuts. However, some specialties have seen a sharper drop in pay than others.
Exciting spine and orthopedic innovations from 23 leaders
The executives featured in this article are all speaking at Becker’s 2023 Payer Issues Roundtable at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
HHS: How hospital leadership can get past 'technobabble' to improve cybersecurity
Hospital and health system boards and executive steering committees are often briefed with “technobabble,” leaving cybersecurity in the hands of IT security teams, HHS said in a March 8 report.
International Women's Day: 11 female ASC CEOs to know
March 8 is International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s rights, equality and advancement. Here are 11 female ASC CEOs to know:
Viewpoint: Emergency medicine must be helped through public investment
Public money can significantly improve the performance of emergency medical services by investing more in preventive care, Eric Yazel, MD, chief medical director for Indiana Emergency Medical Services, said in a March 6 editorial.
Ohio hospital rations albuterol amid supply hiccup
Dayton, Ohio-based Miami Valley Hospital is saving albuterol for high-acuity cases during an ongoing shortage of the drug, which is used to treat asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia, NBC affiliate WDTN reported March 7.
Large study links COVID-19 to lingering gastrointestinal issues
A large new study published in Nature Communications found COVID-19 patients are much more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems a year after infection than those who haven’t had COVID-19.
Lifepoint hospital taps CEO
Beckley, W.Va.-based Raleigh General Hospital has named David Bunch its CEO.
