The coworkers of anesthesiologist Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., MD, who allegedly injected heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, testified they were “terrified” of him to federal investigators, D Magaz…
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Police arrest man suspected of firing shots inside Tennessee hospital
Nashville, Tenn., police have arrested a man accused of opening fire in the stairwell at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital on Nov. 26, according to local news outlets.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles launches new fundraising campaign
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has partnered with iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 to launch its seventh annual “Season of Giving” fundraising campaign.
Healthcare data breaches have doubled in 3 years: 5 things to know
In the last three years, the volume and frequency of healthcare data breaches have nearly doubled, from 368 in 2018 to 715 in 2021, BankInfoSecurity reported Nov. 23.
San Juan Regional Medical Center settles data breach lawsuit
Farmington, N.M.-based San Juan Regional Medical Center has agreed to settle a lawsuit regarding a Sept. 8, 2020, data breach that compromised the protected health information of patients, Top Class Action reported Nov. 23.
15 cities where Gen Z hires are flocking
When Generation Z workers look for their first job, college metropolitan areas are catching their eye along with major cities, according to a Nov. 23 workforce report from LinkedIn.
New president named in BJC leadership reshuffle
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare has named Ann Abad president of Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She will succeed John Antes, who was recently tapped for CEO of Carbondale-based Southern Illinois Healthcare, a member of the BJC Collaborative.
Should an older adult have invasive surgery? 4 things to consider
Researchers found nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, shedding light on the risk older adults face when having invasive procedures, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 28.
Shingles infection increases risk of heart attack, stroke
Researchers from Boston-based Brighams and Women’s Hospital found shingles led to an almost 30 percent higher risk of major cardiovascular events over 12 years.
Hawaii hospital marketing chief appointed to incoming governor’s staff
Makana McClellan, the director of marketing and business development for Honolulu-based Shriners Children’s Hawaii, has been appointed to the staff of incoming Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, MD.
