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Pregnant people with COVID-19 face higher death risk, large study finds

An international analysis found pregnant people with COVID-19 have a seven times higher risk of dying and greater risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit, needing a ventilator or developing pneumonia, The Washington Post reported Jan. 16.

Walmart opens HIV-focused specialty pharmacy in New Jersey

Walmart opened an HIV-focused specialty pharmacy in Hudson County, N.J., News12 New Jersey reported Jan. 14.

3 hospitals ending cardiology programs

Here are three hospitals that recently announced they are consolidating or closing cardiology programs:

AI for workforce shortages, digital upskilling: 10 health tech trends for '23, per Philips

How can healthcare technology relieve staffing shortages, busy workflows and economic strains? Here 10 health tech trends Philips Healthcare says can meet those and other industry challenges in 2023.

High interest rates delay $23M Colorado hospital upgrades

Cortez, Colo.-based Southwest Memorial Hospital’s $23 million improvement efforts stalled amid refinancing challenges, according to The Durango Herald.

'A solution in search of a problem': Children's Hospital Colorado analytics officer on AI and big data

Big data and artificial intelligence have dominated hospital technology executive concerns as IT leaders work to ensure they get the most investment return in an uncertain economic environment. 

Missouri hospital CEO is out

Tony Keene is no longer CEO of Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo., as of Jan. 13, according to a hospital statement shared with Becker’s.

13 hospitals, health systems cutting jobs

Several hospitals and health systems are trimming their workforces or jobs due to financial and operational challenges. 

COVID-19 admissions dip as XBB.1.5 spreads 

Although the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is gaining prevalence nationwide, COVID-19 cases are flat and hospitalizations have dipped. The data suggests the U.S. will see more of a COVID-19 “bump” this winter versus a full-fledged sur…

Healthgrades' 50 top hospitals for 2023

Healthgrades has recognized 250 hospitals nationwide for exceptional care via its “America’s Best Hospitals” awards released Jan. 17.