One year after Theodore DeWeese, MD, assumed permanent leadership of Johns Hopkins Medicine, he remains focused on enhancing patient care and bringing care closer to home.
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Fatal work injuries in healthcare: 4 findings
In 2023, private industry employers reported 5,283 fatal work injuries — down 3.7% from 5,486 in 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Dec. 19.
42% of Americans oppose Trump tariff plans
While over 50% of Americans are “comfortable and prepared to support” the majority of President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, few are supportive of his anticipated tariff policies.
Atlanta hospital faces lawsuit after patient escape
Riverdale Ga.-based Southern Regional Medical Center is being sued by a patient’s family after he escaped from the hospital and was shot by police, Atlanta News First reported Dec. 18.
Hospitals more likely to report suspected child abuse for Black children: Study
Mandated reporters at hospitals are more likely to suspect Black pediatric patients of abuse than white patients, according to a study published Dec. 18 in JAMA.
Northwell Health ad campaign stars employees' kids
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health’s latest ad campaign features employees’ kids telling adults how they can be happier in 2025.
Less pain, quicker recoveries: 1 year of University Hospitals' robotics push
In one year since the inception of its robotics program, Cleveland-based University Hospitals’ Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute has performed more than 100 heart bypass surgeries using the Da Vinci surgical robot.
Oregon Health Authority to review Providence home care JV
The Oregon Health Authority has determined that a joint venture between Renton, Wash.-based Providence and home care provider Compassus must undergo review under the state’s Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) program, Oregon Public Broadcasting report…
Gastroenterologist dies at 82
Ilwoong Chang, MD, a gastroenterologist of Schererville, Ind., died Dec. 15 at age 82, according to an obituary published by nwi.com Dec. 18.
Cleveland Clinic evaluates delirium diagnoses: 4 study notes
Cleveland Clinic is investigating whether there are better ways to detect delirium in geriatric emergency patients.
