Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System has partnered with musculoskeletal digital health company IncludeHealth to offer patients virtual physical therapy in their homes.
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AAAHC releases 2022 benchmarking tool for ASC leaders
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released a 2022 quality roadmap for ASC leaders to use for establishing benchmarks and care standards for their organizations, according to a Dec. 13 email sent to Becker’s.
Iterative Health, Gastro Health strike partnership
Cambridge, Mass.-based Iterative Health has partnered with gastroenterology platform Gastro Health to bring its AI tools to Gastro Health’s 150+ practices.
Telehealth startups share patient data with big tech companies
Telehealth startups offering private, on-demand virtual care have been sharing some of the sensitive information gathered during a patient’s intake and checkout process with big tech companies, TheMarkup reported Dec. 13.
HHS seeks input on national safety alliance
HHS has published a request for information on how it can best support the advancement of patient and healthcare worker safety as part of a new national alliance.
WHO names new chief nursing officer
The World Health Organization appointed Dr. Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu chief nursing officer.
Anti-transgender campaigns targeted 24 hospitals, medical providers, report finds
The Human Rights Campaign has identified online harassment campaigns against 24 hospitals and medical providers who offer gender-affirming care for transgender, nonbinary and questioning youth.
St. Jude Children's names 2nd diversity chief
Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has named Lori Spicer Robertson its vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
Main Line Health credit rating downgraded amid weak operating performance: Moody's
Radnor Township, Pa.-based Main Line Health has had a credit rating downgraded because of a multiyear trend of weak operating performance and expectations of tepid progress into 2023, Moody’s said.
HCA launches surgical recovery program to decrease opioid usage
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, a healthcare provider with over 2,300 ASCs, has launched a new recovery program, the enhanced surgical recovery program, to decrease opioid usage among patients following procedures.
