Researchers from Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine have developed a machine learning algorithm that scans EHRs to predict health outcomes for newborns.
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Harvard, Brigham and Women's identify potential targets for new antibiotics
Research from scientists at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both in Boston, have uncovered two families of proteins that may pave the way for the development of new antibiotics in the future.
Which Florida hospitals kept, cut transgender care for minors ahead of state ban
In November, Florida medical boards passed a ban prohibiting physicians from providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18. The rule has not gone into effect yet, but some hospitals are already cutting services, the Tampa Bay Times reported Feb….
4 systems embracing virtual nurses
In recent months, several health systems have rolled out virtual nurse initiatives or said they plan to do so as a way to recruit and retain nurses.
Administrator of the Week: Michael Powers
Michael Powers, administrator of Children’s West Surgery Center in Knoxville, Tenn., is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week.
Capitol Pain Institute acquires 5-location pain management group
Capitol Pain Institute, a national pain management clinic and ASC network based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Bloomington, Ind.-based Wellspring Pain Solutions.
HCA Healthcare surgical recovery program sees decrease in length of stay, readmission rates
A surgical recovery program implemented by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has so far shown a reduction in length of hospital stays by two days and a 44 percent decrease in opioid usage.
Oregon lost 95 ASCs in 1 year: Here's why
Between 2021 and 2022, the state of Oregon lost 95 ASCs, going from 187 in 2021 to 92 in 2022, according to data from the National ASC Association.
ChristianaCare launches clinically integrated network
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has launched ChristianaCare Clinical Alliance, a clinically integrated network aiming to provide partnership among clinicians.
Blessing Health System names CEO
Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Health System has named Brian Canfield its next CEO.
