Many hospitals are evolving their emergency preparedness procedures to protect against rising threats, from cyberattacks to extreme weather, Time reported Nov. 25.
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Michigan ASC gains orthopedic certification
Troy, Mich.-based UnaSource Surgery Center has snagged Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the company said in a Nov. 28 email to Becker’s.
Montefiore reports 2nd straight loss as investment returns slump
New York City-based Montefiore Health System exacerbated losses in the first nine months of 2022 even as its operating revenues increased and expenses were largely stable.
UMass Chan Medical School unveils formal nurse preceptor training program
UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass., is working with partners to launch a formal nurse preceptor academy to address the New England region’s nursing shortage and increase access to care.
JPMorgan bets big on healthcare
While JPMorgan is a cornerstone of the global financial system, most observers don’t associate the 151-year-old firm with healthcare.
Physician pleads guilty to profiting from misbranded, tampered products
San Francisco physician Lindsay Clark, MD, and her medical practice pleaded guilty to charges of receiving and delivering misbranded drugs and misbranded and adulterated devices, the Justice Department said Nov. 28.
Avera Health granted $2.5M to boost workforce through telehealth, virtual nursing
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has received $2.5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration to address the workforce shortage through telehealth, virtual nursing and rural healthcare education.
ASC patient files complaint over incident during surgery
A 67-year-old man who had eye surgery said his physician and surgical staff hid evidence of a mishap that left him with a small cut on his forehead, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 28.
$22M paid for New Jersey medical office, park
An office and medical park in Wayne, N.J., was sold for $22.25 million, roi-nj.com reported Nov. 28.
Amid lack of guidance, COVID-19 long haulers spend thousands on unproven treatments
Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical community is still a long way from being able to effectively treat and diagnose the long lasting symptoms millions of Americans experience. In turn, many who are desperate to find relief are sp…
