The CDC has begun tracking omicron subvariant XBB, which is now estimated to account for 3.1 percent of U.S. cases.
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Measles is ‘imminent’ global threat, CDC and WHO say
The pandemic spurred major setbacks in global efforts to eliminate measles, making the disease an “imminent threat” for every part of the world, the CDC and World Health Organization said Nov. 23.
What gastroenterology leaders are most excited about
Gastroenterology leaders are keeping their eyes on technological innovations as the field continues to evolve.
RSV could be at peak, Fauci says: 3 updates
The nationwide surge of respiratory syncytial virus — now at a critical point as pediatric hospitals request additional beds — may be at or near its peak, Anthony Fauci, MD, told CBS News’ Face the Nation on Nov. 27.
The ‘great remote work mismatch’
Many Americans got used to the flexibility that remote work granted them during the pandemic, but fewer employers are willing to grant it to them, The Washington Post reported Nov. 27
Cooper University Health Care credit rating up to A-, its highest ever
S&P Global Ratings raised Cooper University Health Care’s credit rating from “BBB+” to “A-“, the highest rating in the Camden, N.J.-based system’s 135-year history, roj-nj.com reported Nov. 28.
Joint Commission updates clinician evaluation timeframes
The Joint Commission has updated its timeline for how often it will evaluate licensed practitioners’ ability to provide care from two years to three.
The pandemic continues: 9 in 10 COVID-19 deaths are in people 65+
Nearly 9 in 10 COVID-19 deaths in 2022 occur in people 65 and older, The Washington Post reported Nov. 28.
Epic making EHR feature available to Apple users
Epic is updating its EHR capabilities to become more compatible with Apple’s Mac operating system.
‘I’m actually invigorated’: Dr. Rob Phillips on pandemic-era leadership before retiring from Houston Methodist
Rob Phillips, MD, PhD, was not burned out by the pandemic. In fact, he was invigorated. As executive vice president and chief physician executive at Houston Methodist, he said he was able to be an effective leader and help his community get through the…
