Amazon has been advertising job openings for its various healthcare teams. Here are seven health-related jobs the tech giant recently posted.
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New Ebola cases may indicate wider spread, health officials say: 4 updates
The eight most recent confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda’s outbreak are not tied to any known infected contacts, raising concern about wider spread, global health officials said during an Oct. 19 update.
Regulators seek more info on CVS acquisition of Signify Health
The Justice Department has asked CVS Health for more information about its planned $8 billion acquisition of home healthcare company Signify Health, the pharmacy giant said in an Oct. 20 securities filing.
CDC panel recommends COVID-19 shot for routine child vaccinations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the authorized COVID-19 shots for the Vaccines for Children program Oct. 19, which would waive the vaccine’s fee for uninsured children when federal funds run out.
‘It’s the perfect storm’: Capacity issues intensify at children’s hospitals amid RSV surge
Children’s hospitals across the country are increasingly operating at or beyond capacity as they struggle to treat an unrelenting surge of patients with respiratory illnesses.
Revenue cycle management a top priority investment for providers, report says
Fifty percent of providers surveyed listed revenue cycle management as a top five software investment priority over the next year, according to an Oct. 17 report from Bain & Company and KLAS Research.
Joint Commission revises sentinel event definition of sexual assault
The Joint Commission revised its sentinel event definition of sexual assault or abuse to include social media and related technology.
510 of America’s ‘Best’ ASCs in 2023: Newsweek
Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista for the 2023 edition of its “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers,” which ranks 510 of the more than 5,000 Medicare-certified ASCs in the country.
WellSpan Health opts for Oracle cloud capabilities
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to replace its legacy on-premises business systems.
Atlanta mayor criticizes Wellstar for closing 460-bed hospital
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke out against the nonprofit Wellstar Health System at an Oct. 19 community town hall, alleging its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center is reflective of its values, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Oct. 20.&…
