The Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama, part of the University of Alabama health system, has named Patrick Trammell its new CEO, the Greenville Advocate reported Dec. 27.
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Vaccine hesitancy fueling resurgence of diseases, experts say
A measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio, is sparking concern among health officials who believe that increased vaccine hesitancy will intensify a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, according to The Washington Post.
25 rural hospital closures since 2020, by state
Rural hospitals and health centers face a myriad of challenges. The University of North Carolina’s Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research in Chapel Hill compiled a list of the 25 rural hospital closures since January 2020.
50 drugs on Mark Cuban's pharmacy with biggest cost reductions
Nearly a year after launching the online pharmacy Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., the company has hundreds of generics, more than 1 million customers, and partnerships with pharmacy benefit managers and payers.
Top investment plans for 2023 from 63 health system executives and leaders
The executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare 13th Annual Meeting April 3-6, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
Florida physician group cuts ties with BCBS
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Millennium Physician Group has cut ties with two Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, YourSun.com reported Dec. 26.
UW Health moves forward with ASC
Madison, Wis.-based UW Health is moving forward with its new ASC, local NBC affiliate WMTV reported Dec. 23.
6 nursing grants over $3M fighting nurse shortages in 2022
Here are six major nursing grants and donations used to fight nurse shortages in 2022:
Breakthrough discovery could allow urine tests to detect liver cancer
U.K. researchers discovered a metabolite that could allow physicians to use urine tests to detect liver cancer, the Independent reported Dec. 24.
Automated texting reduces readmissions, emergency department visits by 41%
A recent study found using an automated texting program can reduce readmissions and emergency department visits by 41 percent.
