From partnerships to an FDA clearance, here are five updates from healthcare technology company Medtronic Becker’s has reported on since Sept 23:
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Why big health systems are moving to Epic
Two large health systems — Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare and Houston-based Memorial Hermann — recently switched their EHRs from Oracle Cerner to Epic, continuing a trend of bigger hospital groups moving to the Verona, Wis.-based software giant.
Where BQ.1 is most prevalent: 5 notes on the new COVID-19 variant
CDC estimates indicate a new omicron variant, BQ.1, and its descendent BQ.1.1 account for 11.4 percent of cases nationwide. The pair have been dubbed “escape variants” for their ability to escape immunity and are currently most prevalent in New York an…
Judge blocks California from suspending clinic chain’s Medicaid reimbursements
A bankruptcy judge has blocked California health officials from suspending Medicaid reimbursements to Borrego Springs, Calif.-based federally qualified health center Borrego Health, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Oct. 17.
U of Iowa agrees to pay $15M to settle healthcare worker overtime lawsuit
The University of Iowa’s Board of Regents has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class-action lawsuit with current and former Hospitals & Clinics employees who alleged managers didn’t pay overtime, bonuses or accrued leave as quickly as state and fe…
US COVID-19 cases to rise by end of October, Mayo forecasts
While COVID-19 cases have been falling for more than three months, modeling from Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic suggests this trend will reverse by the end of October.
Proactive discharge planning for more efficient patient flow: reduce “avoidable” days through actionable data
As the physicians, nurses, staff, and patient caregivers involved know all too well, inpatient discharge planning is critical to minimizing length of stay (LOS) and supporting the patient care journey.
Gina Hawley named COO of U of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics
Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics has named Gina Hawley, DrPH, its new COO.
8 hospitals seeking chief nursing officers
Below are eight hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers.
Walmart to sell over-the-counter hearing aids for $199
National retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids Oct. 17, about three months after President Joe Biden signed an executive order telling HHS to speed up the years-in-the-making promise.
