For the third straight week, flu hospitalizations have climbed in the U.S., according to new CDC data.
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Biden to use Cold War-era policy to boost medical supply chain
The Biden administration announced Nov. 27 that it plans to broaden the capabilities of the HHS to allow it to make further investments in domestic production of critical medicines and medical supplies.
Companies bet on the “envy office” to lure young workers back
Some companies are working to make their spaces more instagrammable in a bid to attract younger workers back to the office — one that pairs the comfort of a living room with the stylish and glamorous appeal of a vacation, according to The New York Time…
Brigham and Women's 1st in New England to receive geriatric surgery designation
Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital became the first hospital in New England to receive the American College of Surgeons’ Level 2 Verification-Focused Excellence status in its Geriatric Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program.
Mercy Health on track to open $200M hospital in Q1 2024
Cincinnati-based Mercy Health is moving forward in its plans for a Mason, Ohio-based $200 million hospital, Cincinnati Business Courier reported Nov. 27.
10 healthcare jobs for retirees
There are a number of job opportunities in healthcare for those who have retired but want to work, according to an article posted Nov. 27 by GOBankingRates.
Cleveland Clinic to launch imaging research center
Cleveland Clinic has partnered with Canon to establish a research collaboration focused on advancing imaging and healthcare IT technologies.
Common hospital disinfectant doesn't work against C. diff, study finds
A CDC-recommended hospital disinfectant is ineffective against Clostridioides difficile, according to a study published Nov. 21 in Microbiology.
New York system lowers age for inpatient psychiatric care
Rome (N.Y.) Health has lowered the age for patients it accepts who need inpatient psychiatric care.
Wisconsin investigates hospital pharmacist
The Wisconsin pharmacy board is investigating a hospital pharmacist’s license after a federal court charged him for animal cruelty related to research, ABC affiliate WKOW 27 reported Nov. 22.
