Veterans Affairs officials told members of the House VA Committee that the agency may have to rely on its legacy EHR system for another 5 to 10 years until the Cerner implementation is completed, Federal New Network reported March 7.
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7 states considering scope of practice changes
Seven states are considering changes to advanced practitioners’ scope of practice and practice requirements to address the ongoing staffing crisis.
New Jersey health system selects Meditech to help build patient-centric smart hospital
As Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System is moving forward with the groundbreaking of a new inpatient smart hospital facility, the hospital is selecting Meditech Expanse as its EHR system.
Oracle Cerner helps North Carolina health system participate in clinical trials
EHR vendor Oracle Cerner has helped bring clinical trials to a North Carolina health system.
Beth Israel Lahey Health and Exeter Health combination inching forward
The long-awaited combination of Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health and Exeter (N.H.) Health Resources has taken another step forward after a public meeting earlier this month, according to a March 7 report in The Salem News.
Mississippi hospital ordered to pay nurses missing wages
The Labor Department ordered North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville, Miss., to pay $201,436 in back wages to workers, including nurses, after department investigators found the hospital illegally deducted hours worked and failed to pay required ov…
Groups push feds for stronger medical debt protections
More than 50 patient and consumer advocacy groups have signed letters urging the Biden administration to strengthen its efforts to protect patients from medical bills and debt collectors, Kaiser Health News reported March 7.
Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B higher than pre-pandemic: Report
In 2022, total expenses for Connecticut hospitals were $3.5 billion higher than pre-pandemic levels, mainly due to rising costs for medical supplies, drugs and labor, according to a new report from the Connecticut Hospital Association.
Dr. Alistair Erskine named chief information and digital officer of Emory Healthcare
Alistair Erskine, MD, has been named to the new role of chief information and digital officer at Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare.
Banner Health to close Colorado surgery center
Phoenix-based Banner Health will close its ambulatory surgery center in Loveland, Colo., effective March 31, according to BizWest.
