Hospital and health system leaders had to make many critical moves in the last few years to meet the needs of their communities during the pandemic. But they also focused on key areas to set the foundation for success in the future.
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10 hospitals planning upgrades, expansions
The following 10 hospitals or health systems have announced expansions since Sept. 28:
California Medical Association throws support behind Texas No Surprises Act lawsuit
The California Medical Association has added its name to the list of organizations supporting the Texas Medical Association’s lawsuit challenging the No Surprises Act final rule’s independent dispute resolution process.
CommonSpirit hospitals shut down EHR systems after IT incident
Hospital facilities affiliated with Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health have shut down their EHR systems due to an IT security incident affecting its parent company, the Des Moines Register reported Oct. 4.
Fall booster campaign could prevent 745,000 hospitalizations, report finds
Increasing COVID-19 booster administration this fall could save up to 160,000 lives and prevent more than 1 million hospitalizations, according to an Oct. 5 analysis from the Commonwealth Fund.
Physicians sue California over COVID-19 misinformation law
Two physicians who question COVID-19 vaccines are suing to stop a California law that allows regulators to punish physicians for spreading misinformation or disinformation related to the virus.
Don’t be surprised if a new variant emerges this winter: Fauci
A new COVID-19 variant could pop up in the coming months, as winter poses a risk for an uptick in respiratory illnesses, Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in an Oct. 4 interview with the USC …
Press Ganey names Dr. Nora Warshawsky as nurse scientist
Press Ganey has appointed Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, as nurse scientist to oversee nursing research and work with clients to help them better address the biggest challenges facing today’s nurse leaders, the healthcare performance improvement group said …
Pennsylvania hospital enters bankruptcy
Berwick (Pa.) Hospital Center is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy after being plagued by staffing and financial challenges.
Holding fewer meetings could save $25K per employee, per year: study
Excessive meetings are draining employees’ brains and employers’ bank accounts, according to a Sept. 26 report from Otter.ai and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
