The CDC revised its “up to date” COVID-19 vaccination term Sept. 30 to include the primary series and the recently authorized omicron-targeting booster.
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Florida health systems resuming operations in Ian’s aftermath
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, some health systems in the state are returning to normal operations, the Orlando Sentinel reported Sept. 30.
US suicide rates increased 4% in 2021
According to newly released data from the CDC, suicide deaths in the U.S. increased by 4 percent from 2020 to 2021.
Anesthesiologist, Army physician spouse charged with conspiring to share medical records with Russia
A Maryland anesthesiologist and her spouse, a major in the U.S. Army and a physician, were charged by indictment for allegedly providing confidential health information to an undercover FBI agent to assist Russia related to the conflict in Ukraine, the…
10 highest-paying cities for midcareer, late-career ophthalmologists
Atlanta is the highest-paying U.S. city for midcareer (eight to 14 years of experience) ophthalmologists, while New York City is the highest-paying city for late-career (22 to 28 years) physicians in the specialty, based on data compiled from Medscape’…
7 signs you are being ‘quiet fired’
Eighty-three percent of Americans reported seeing or facing “quiet firing” in the workplace in the last year, according to a Sept. 30 report from CNBC.
UMMC to fill void as Merit Health set to close Mississippi’s only burn center
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson said it will step in to provide burn care as Merit Health prepares to close the state’s only burn.
EHR vendor leaders rank among 400 richest Americans
Two leaders of EHR vendor companies appeared on the recent Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
National Institutes of Health CIO to retire
National Institutes of Health CIO Andrea Norris plans to retire Dec. 31, the agency said.
Maury Regional Health names interim CEO to permanent post
Martin Chaney, MD, has been named the permanent CEO of Columbia, Tenn.-based Maury Regional Health after serving in an interim capacity twice, The Daily Herald reported Sept. 30.
