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UPMC hospital boosts safety infrastructure

Pittsburgh-based UPMC St. Margaret hospital is investing in new LED lighting, paved parking lots, American Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks, new signs and a replacement canopy to improve the exterior safety of the UPMC hospital, the Pittsburgh Trib…

Arkansas health system names marketing director

Lauren Norris has been named director of marketing at Conway (Ark.) Regional Health System, Arkansas Business reported Feb. 6.

5 digital health companies laying off workers

The tech industry has dealt with a glut of recent high-profile layoffs, and digital health companies have not been spared.

EHR vendor Athenahealth lays off 178 employees

EHR vendor Athenahealth has laid off 178 employees, the Boston Globe reported.

Texas clinic receives $1M for EHR upgrade

Houston-based Legacy Community Health Clinic has received $1 million in federal funding to purchase a new EHR system, Houston Public Media reported Feb. 3. 

Cyberattacks on non-for-profit hospital websites won't lead to downgrades: Fitch

The recent attacks on U.S. hospitals and health system websites by Russian hacking group Killnet aren’t likely to cause downgrade ratings for non-for-profit hospitals and health systems, according to a Feb. 3 report from Fitch. 

California to invest $400M in healthcare workforce, infrastructure

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration plans to invest more than $400 million to reinforce the state’s healthcare workforce and infrastructure. 

Ohio measles outbreak is over, health officials say

An outbreak of measles a few months ago has now been reported to be over, according to Ohio’s Columbus City Health Department.

90% of flu hospitalizations are patients who already have 1 or more chronic health issues

Around 171.8 million doses of flu vaccine have been given in the U.S. since the viral season began, according to data from the CDC. However, health organizations are still encouraging more adults to consider vaccinating against the flu if they haven’t …

Tuberculosis patient's treatment refusal prompts court orders

Health officials in Washington state have filed numerous court orders requiring a woman with an active tuberculosis infection to isolate and receive treatment, NBC News reported Jan. 3.