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Watchdog says HHS faces ‘significant’ challenges in trying to protect health data

A new report from the departmental Office of Inspector General said the HHS is facing “significant challenges” in protecting data and technology from cyberthreats and must improve how its entities share public health data, BankInfoSecurity reported Nov…

A new insurance model for ASCs: better coverage with a return on investment

Ambulatory surgical centers face multiple risks that could interrupt and devastate the business. The traditional method of protecting against these risks is insurance coverage, but coverage for these rare but catastrophic events is extremely expensive.

Mount Sinai unveils nursing school upgrades

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System unveiled its upgraded and renamed Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing, previously known as Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

SafeSource Direct secures FDA clearance for hospital-grade nitrile gloves

The FDA handed SafeSource Direct’s chemo-rated nitrile gloves a 510(k) clearance Nov. 17, which company CEO Justin Hollingsworth said “marks a tremendous step toward U.S. supply resilience.”

12 states seeing the highest population decreases as residents relocate

Residents of 12 states are relocating at high rates, with 8,157 Illinois residents moving out in 2022, according to a new report from Forbes. 

10 ophthalmology updates from November to know

From new ASCs to a new Illinois partnership, here are 10 important ophthalmology updates in November. 

Cincinnati Children’s set to open pediatric clinic

Cincinnati Children’s plans to open a new facility in Centerville, Ohio, to increase access to gastroenterology, neurology and other services for pediatric patients in the Dayton, Ohio, area, according to a Nov. 17 report from Dayton24/7Now. 

AI-powered imaging now at HCA hospitals in Texas

Artificial intelligence-powered imaging technology is now available at some Texas hospitals that are part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.

Hunterdon Health slumps to $30M loss

Flemington, N.J.-based Hunterdon Healthcare System suffered an over 200 percent drop in net income in the nine months ending Sept. 30, compared to the same period last year, reporting a net loss when comparing all revenue with expenses of $30.6 million.

At Texas hospital, ER sees 800% spike in children with mental health crises

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston has experienced an 800 percent increase for mental health services since before the pandemic, according to information the hospital shared with Becker’s Nov. 17.