Federal COVID-19 vaccination efforts prevented more than 650,000 hospitalizations and 300,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries last year, HHS said in an Oct. 7 report.
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How multiple managed care, alternative payment arrangements help Shriners, per Bill Munley
Bill Munley serves as administrator at Tampa, Fla.-based Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville.Mr. Munley will serve on the panel “The Big Priorities and Changing Role of Hospital Boards” at Becker’s 10th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable. As part of …
7 most expensive states to retire in
Hawaii tops the list of the most expensive states to retire in this year, with the average person needing over $2 million to comfortably retire there, according to an Oct. 9 report from CNBC based on a data report from Bankrate.
How Hurricane Ian’s wrath is affecting medication access
After Hurricane Ian swept through the Southeast, some Florida residents are struggling to access their medicines following temporary pharmacy closures, according to NBC News.
Cancer vaccines may start arriving at clinics in five years, researcher says
New cancer vaccine research shines a positive light on the possibility of cancer vaccines. Three new vaccines are being studied in patients with pancreatic and breast cancer and colon polyps, The New York Times reported Oct. 10.
HCA hospitals see caseloads jump after Hurricane Ian
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, some Florida hospitals are adjusting to increased patient counts, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported Oct. 9.
19,664-square-foot ASC to open in Texas
A 19,664-square-foot ASC is being constructed inside the Ascension Seton Georgetown (Texas) medical office building, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Neonatal intensive care market to reach $4.4B globally by 2031, study finds
The neonatal intensive care market will reach $4.4 billion globally by 2031 at an 8.2 percent compound annual growth rate, according to a study from Allied Market Research.
Sentara Healthcare makes 4 leadership promotions
Sentara Healthcare, a 12-hospital health system based in Norfolk, Va., promoted four individuals among the executive leadership team, according to an Oct. 7 news release shared with Becker’s.
Good wages the key to success, 1 ASC CEO says
In a competitive job market, good wages and a positive work environment are the key to making sure that your organization retains top talent, according to one ASC CEO.
