Sixty-one percent of physicians said too many bureaucratic tasks contribute to burnout, according to a survey published Jan. 27 by Medscape.
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Adventist Health moves to absorb secular Oregon hospital
Cash-strapped The Dalles, Ore.-based Mid-Columbia Hospital is moving ahead with plans to be absorbed into California’s Adventist Health network, according to a Jan. 31 The Lund Report article.
World isn't ready for the next pandemic, Red Cross says
Countries are underprepared for the next pandemic, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said Jan. 30.
U of Arkansas for Medical Sciences appoints new chief clinical officer, names other physician leaders
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock announced Jan. 17 that Ahmed Abuabdou, MD, will take on the role of its health system’s chief clinical officer.
U of Michigan Medical School researchers link gut microbiome, body temperature to sepsis
Until now, it has been largely unknown what drives body temperature variations in response to infections like sepsis. Now there may be an answer.
WellSpan names senior VP to west region
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has named Niki Hinckle senior vice president of its west region.
Dollar General CFO to retire as retailer dips toes in healthcare
John Garratt will retire as CFO of Dollar General on June 2 after more than eight years with the company.
Novant Health using MyChart to address hunger in North Carolina
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is utilizing a MyChart tool that can make referrals for patients experiencing food insecurity.
45% of women forgo preventive care: 7 notes
A recent poll found 45 percent of women forgo preventive care services such as check-ups, screenings and vaccines.
Series of ambulance thefts prompts Arizona fire district to adjust policy
An Arizona fire district is creating an ambulance policy after one of its vehicles was stolen by a patient for the third time, news stations KTVK and KTVK and KPHO, a CBS affiliate, reported Jan. 30.
