More than 1,000 hospitals and health associations have joined a campaign led by New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health that encourages parents to ask about gun safety.
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Connecticut hospital warns patients about third-party data breach
Stafford Springs, Conn.-based Johnson Memorial Hospital is alerting patients that a data breach at a law firm potentially compromised some of its patient data, Journal Inquirer reported Sept. 28.
Epic developing new software for rare diseases
Epic is working to develop a new software application that aims to help physicians treat patients with rare diseases, WisBusiness reported Sept. 28.
4 potential indicators of a fall COVID-19 surge
While COVID-19 metrics are still down nationwide, there are early signs that the U.S. may be headed for a fall surge.
Hospitals and Hurricane Ian: 4 updates
Hospitals and health systems have adjusted their operations as Hurricane Ian batters the state, and at least one facility has already reported damage.
4 reasons health systems pursue revenue cycle partnerships
Eighty-three percent of health systems outsource some revenue cycle components, including 10 percent that use end-to-end partnerships, according to a report from the Health Management Academy.
What happened to monkeypox’s renaming?
The World Health Organization began accepting suggestions to rename monkeypox Aug. 12, but a decision has yet to be made, Bloomberg reported Sept. 28.
5 health systems seeking vice presidents of revenue cycle
Five health systems recently posted job listings seeking vice presidents of revenue cycle.
Foundation files petition to block Prospect from closing Pennsylvania hospital
A community foundation filed a petition Sept. 28 to block Prospect Medical Holdings from closing Delaware County Memorial Hospital, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
1 person killed in shooting at Arkansas hospital
One person is dead and another has been taken into custody after an active shooter event at CHI St. Vincent North Hospital in Sherwood, Ark., according to KARK.
