At least three partially vaccinated children in Central Ohio have contracted measles, marking the first cases in the region’s outbreak that have not been among unvaccinated children.
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Congress urged to address patient discharge bottlenecks through per diem payments
Patients are staying longer in hospital — often because there are inadequate resources to discharge them — and the solution may be Congress implementing a per diem Medicare payment to help unblock the bottleneck, the American Hospital Association said …
12 ASCs that added new robots in 2022
From an orthopedic ASC to a USPI-affiliated surgery center, 12 ASCs have added new robots in 2022:
3 questions front-line workers wish hospital executives would ask
Hospital and health system workers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since much less was known about the virus and its effects. Years later, as they continue to serve patients and experience staffing challenges, they have a lot on t…
FDA drafts new warning on LASIK procedures
The FDA has issued new draft guidance warning patients about the risks associated with LASIK surgery, according to a Dec. 7 report from the The New York Times.
Council amends funding allocation plan for MetroHealth after CEO firing
The Cuyahoga County Council, the 11-member legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, is altering its plan for release of Cleveland-based MetroHealth’s levy allocation for 2023, WCPN reported Dec. 7.
150 most promising digital health companies of 2022, according to CB Insights
CB Insights, a market research and business analytics firm, has released its annual ranking of the 150 most promising digital health startups.
Moderna names new CIO
Biotechnology giant Moderna is naming Brad Miller its new CIO, as current chief digital officer Marcello Damiani is set to retire in March after seven and a half years at the company.
Hourly nurse pay in the 10 best states for healthcare
Rhode Island is the best state for healthcare, according to personal finance website WalletHub, and the average hourly pay for registered nurses there is $40.99, which is higher than the national average of $39.78.
High labor costs, inflation make healthcare outlook negative, Moody's says
Sustained high labor expenses and inflationary pressures will continue to affect the healthcare industry in 2023, keeping the outlook for nonprofit hospital systems negative, Moody’s said in a Dec. 7 report.
