Researchers found patients have worse outcomes when put under early deep sedation in the intensive care unit, but pharmacist-led protocols could help.
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Fresh off $8.9B deal for Summit Health, VillageMD acquires Dallas practice
Weeks after its $8.9 billion deal for Summit Health closed, VillageMD acquired a Dallas medical practice that includes internal medicine, geriatric and urgent care services.
5 health systems zeroing in on exec teams
At least five health systems announced changes to executive ranks since Dec. 1.
Colorado issues report on hospital profits; health systems say it's out of date
The back and forth continues.
5 organizations launching nursing programs
Here are five organizations opening or expanding nursing programs:
Amazon is hiring for these 6 healthcare jobs
Even as it has been laying off tens of thousands of employees, Amazon has pledged to continue pursuing its healthcare business.
What Meditech has in store for 2023
From signing contracts with Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare to partnerships with Google, EHR vendor Meditech had a busy 2022. In 2023, the company is focused on “agility” and “innovation,” Meditech spokesperson Robin Montville told Becker’s, as i…
Viral infections possibly linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, researchers say
National Institutes of Health researchers found a correlation between viral infections, including influenza, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Science reported Jan. 19.
Health officials probe 1st cases of new drug-resistant gonorrhea strain in Massachusetts
A unique strain of gonorrhea identified in two residents in Massachusetts showed little or no response to five classes of antibiotics, health officials said Jan. 19.
New Mexico attorney general investigating Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
The New Mexico attorney general’s office is investigating Gallup-based Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, NBC affiliate KOB reported Jan. 19.
