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Hospitals transmitting patient data to Twitter, Facebook? 5 things to know
Facebook parent company Meta and now Twitter are accused of receiving patient data from hospitals and health systems via “pixel” advertising tracking tools.
How burned out are nurses in the US? 18 statistics
A study released Dec. 9 from Medscape found that the majority of nurses in the U.S. are feeling either somewhat or very burned out this year. The highest rate of burnout was reported among licensed practical nurses.
How 40 donors gifted $1.7 billion to hospitals
In 2022, 40 donors collectively gifted, pledged or bequeathed more than $1.7 billion dollars to hospitals and health systems in the U.S. to further causes ranging from precision oncology to addressing health inequities.
Lima Memorial Health System taps Dr. Susan Kaufman as VP, chief medical officer
Lima (Ohio) Memorial Health System — an affiliate of Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica — has chosen Susan Kaufman, DO, to serve as its next vice president and chief medical officer.
How joint pain worsens quality of life for ulcerative colitis patients: study
A recent study found that joint pain can have a significant impact on quality of life for patients with ulcerative colitis, MedPage Today reported Dec. 8.
HCA funds digital platform to bring music to patients' bedside
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is donating $1 million to Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live music to patients’ bedsides, to help MOC create an online platform.
Michigan hospital set to be named after philanthropist couple
The new $920 million hospital on the Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan medical campus will be called the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion after the couple’s foundation donated $50 million to the health system, The Detroit News reported D…
'I am not here to negotiate': AMA president pushes Congress to block Medicare cuts
Provider groups and congressional allies are lobbying vigorously to prevent a wave of Medicare payment cuts in the face of inflationary price hikes, The Washington Post reported Dec. 9.
Almost 50% of nurses have experienced emotional abuse at work, study says
Almost half of nurses reported experiencing emotional abuse at work according to a Medscape survey of over 7,540 practicing nurses in the U.S.
