Tift Regional Health System is notifying patients about an August data breach that may have compromised the protected health information of 500 patients.
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Ochsner Health invests in virtual care company aimed at rural residents
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has invested in a seed funding round for Hippo Technologies, a virtual care company focused on increasing access to specialty care in rural areas.
Domestic abuse increases heart attack, stroke risk, study finds
American Heart Association researchers found exposure to domestic violence was associated with at least a 34 percent higher risk for cardiovascular events and 30 percent increased risk of death.
Rising expenses pressure IU Health operating income
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health’s operating income fell to $65 million in the third quarter compared to $88.7 million the previous year, a drop of more than 25 percent due to higher expenses from increased patient care and workforce invest…
Oracle Cerner to close 2 Kansas City-area campuses
EHR vendor Oracle Cerner plans to close two Kansas City, Mo.-area campuses, KSHB reported Oct. 31.
Dartmouth cardiology leader dies at 38
Cardiologist Lauren Gilstrap, MD, passed away Oct. 21 at the age of 38.
NP pay for all 50 states adjusted by cost of living
The national average hourly pay is $56.75 per for nurse practitioners, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey. Wages and living costs vary from place to place, however.
How personal productivity impacts physician compensation
Over half of all physicians are paid, at least in part, based on their personal productivity, according to the American Medical Association’s latest “Physician Practice Benchmark Survey.”
US News adds transparency metric to Best Hospitals ranking
The next edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list will include a new public transparency metric for the pulmonology and lung surgery ranking, the organization said Oct. 31.
RN pay for all 50 states adjusted by cost of living
The average hourly pay for registered nurses in the U.S. is $39.78, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey. Wages and living costs vary from place to place, however.
