More than a dozen hospitals are scaling back services for a variety of reasons, including financial challenges and staffing issues.
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10 states with the largest decreases to travel nurse pay
The average weekly travel nurse pay in September in the U.S. was $3,066, down 17.34 percent from $3,709 during the same month in 2021, according to a report from Vivian Health, a national healthcare hiring marketplace.
Supreme Court declines 10 states’ challenge to CMS’ vaccine mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 3 declined a case brought by 10 states challenging the Biden administration’s rule that requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work in healthcare facilities that receive federal funding.
7-hospital system files for bankruptcy
Pipeline Health System, which includes seven hospitals in three states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Oct. 2.
200+ layoffs and 7 more Walmart Healthcare updates
Here are eight Walmart Healthcare updates Becker’s has covered since Aug. 4:
Atrium Medical Center names Kevin Harlan president
Middletown, Ohio-based Atrium Medical Center has tapped Kevin Harlan as president, Sidney Daily News reported Oct. 3.
14 Joint Commission actions in 2022
In the first nine months of 2022, The Joint Commission has issued sentinel events, released new guidance to improve patient safety, launched new certifications and more.
HHS invests $27M to expand pediatric mental healthcare
HHS is awarding nearly $27 million to improve and expand mental healthcare for children.
URMC CEO to retire in 2023
Mark Taubman, MD, CEO of University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center and dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, is set to retire in December 2023.
10 states with highest, lowest percentage of female physicians
Women account for nearly 49 percent of the physician workforce in Washington, D.C., a higher proportion than any U.S. state, according to a new ranking from Kaiser Family Foundation.
