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Don’t be surprised if a new variant emerges this winter: Fauci

A new COVID-19 variant could pop up in the coming months, as winter poses a risk for an uptick in respiratory illnesses, Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in an Oct. 4 interview with the USC …

Press Ganey names Dr. Nora Warshawsky as nurse scientist

Press Ganey has appointed Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, as nurse scientist to oversee nursing research and work with clients to help them better address the biggest challenges facing today’s nurse leaders, the healthcare performance improvement group said …

Pennsylvania hospital enters bankruptcy

Berwick (Pa.) Hospital Center is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy after being plagued by staffing and financial challenges. 

Holding fewer meetings could save $25K per employee, per year: study

Excessive meetings are draining employees’ brains and employers’ bank accounts, according to a Sept. 26 report from Otter.ai and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 

Iowa health system outsourcing medical coding

West Burlington, Iowa-based Great River Health is outsourcing its medical coding functions, impacting 35 employees at the system’s West Burlington and Fort Madison hospitals, the Hawk Eye reported Oct. 4. 

What 7 revenue cycle leaders have told Becker’s about labor challenges this year

Labor shortages are one of the key issues looming over revenue cycle leaders. Here is what seven leaders have told Becker’s this year about the challenges they are facing or how they are tackling those issues: 

Biden to nominate surgeon general to join WHO executive board

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, to serve as U.S. representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization, the White House said Oct. 4.

2 gastroenterologists making headlines

Here are two gastroenterologists moves Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 6:

Epic makes ‘significant donation’ to UW Health for nurse pipeline

Wisconsin Medicine, the philanthropic arm of UW Health and University of Wisconsin’s school of medicine and public health, is launching a workforce development initiative led by a “significant donation” from Epic. 

Instacart’s medical supply delivery service and 7 more supply chain updates

Here are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Sept. 27: