New legislation in Missouri would allow nurse practitioners to practice without a collaborating physician, KY3 reported Feb. 27.
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Six lawsuits filed against New Jersey hospital
Freehold, N.J.-based CentraState Medical Center has been hit with five more class-action lawsuits over a December cyberattack that affected nearly 618,000 patients, bringing the total to six, New Jersey Law Journal reported.
Proposed $14B merger could cut services and increase prices, Minnesota nurses claim
The Minnesota Nurses Association has released a report arguing that the proposed merger between Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services and Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health could lead to decreased services and higher prices.
10 providers seeking RCM talent
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.
CDC emergency declaration notes rise of drug-resistant Shigella
A rise in the infection rate of antibiotic-resistant Shigella has prompted the CDC to issue an emergency declaration.
Michigan nurse found guilty in 3-year-old patient's death
A jury on Feb. 23 found former Michigan home health nurse Judith Sobol guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a 3-year-old patient she treated while under the influence of methamphetamine, The Herald-Palladium.
Part-time work is booming — and it's not just for economic reasons
More Americans are in part-time roles, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 25.
Why are gastroenterologists burned out?
Sixty-four percent of gastroenterologists cited “too many bureaucratic tasks” as the biggest contributor to burnout, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023” released Feb. 24.
Lab leak likely caused pandemic, US energy department says
The U.S. Energy Department has zeroed in on a laboratory leak as the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, though officials said the conclusion was made with “low confidence,” The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 26.
UCSD Health may help hospital 'bleeding cash'
UC San Diego Health may partner with a struggling hospital to appoint a new leadership team and oversee day-to-day management, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Feb. 24.
