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Northwell Health's ED discharge program 'game changer' for vulnerable patients

Emergency department discharge is a critical point in the hospital healthcare process; communication is key in terms of making certain patients fully understand next steps to ensure optimal outcomes, Nancy Kwon, MD, vice chair of emergency medicine at …

5 Apple healthcare job openings

Apple recently posted several job openings related to its health business. Below are seven open positions, as of Feb. 27:

Texas surgical hospital facing lawsuit for July data breach

A lawsuit alleges that Lubbock (Texas) Heart & Surgical Hospital had inadequate cybersecurity practices in place when a July data breach compromised the protected health information of 23,379 current and former patients, Class Action reported Feb. 24.

Workers urge Minnesota hospital leaders to address 'widespread and entrenched' racism

Workers at several Twin Cities hospitals are calling for action after a recent survey found allegations of racism in the healthcare workplace, Sahan Journal reported Feb. 21. 

DEA proposes new telehealth rules for prescribing controlled substances

The Drug Enforcement Agency has proposed new rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expires. 

10 states where ASC owners can expect to spend the most on utilities

Energy bills for homes and offices can vary from state to state, being impacted by laws, local rates and state climate. 

Rancho Mirage Hospital to spend $156M on cardiology ASC, pavilion expansion

Rancho Mirage (Calif.) Hospital, part of Eisenhower Health, is investing $156 million into the construction of a four-story cardiology ASC and an expansion of its cardiology pavilion, according to a Feb. 26 report from the Desert Sun. 

'I wish we could see our vet instead': Patient burnout grows

Healthcare experiences defined by long wait times, rushed visits with overworked clinicians and high bills are disillusioning U.S. patients, TIME reported Feb. 27. 

Montecito Medical to secure medical office building portfolio for $50M

Nashville-based real estate company Montecito Medical has secured $50.4 million to acquire a medical office building portfolio spanning three states, according to a Feb. 27 report from ConnectCRE.

OSF Healthcare pharmacist saves life in airport

Pharmacist Lauren Kirkpatrick, PharmD, was in an airport about to fly to San Francisco when she heard someone a few gates away yell, “Does anyone know CPR?” the Commercial-News reported Feb. 25.