Nearly two-thirds of registered nurses practicing in the U.S. still had student debt as of 2021, according to the most recent federal data available.
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10 best, worst states for remote work
When it comes to working from home, some states provide better conditions for the practice than others, according to a WalletHub ranking released April 8.
Arkansas hospital CEO's contract ends after no-confidence vote
The board of governors for De Queen, Ark.-based Sevier County Medical Center has declined to renew the contract with hospital President and CEO Lori House, Steve Cole, EdD, chair of the board, confirmed to Becker’s.
Penn State Health's fix for portal message tsunami
Patient portal messages and emails have become a problem contributing to long work hours for clinicians and unsatisfied patients.
Health system informatics team reboots
There is more data than ever before in healthcare, and technology is powering care delivery transformation. Patients and caregivers will benefit greatly from expanded access to care, more seamless decision-making and tools to reduce administrative burd…
Froedtert's digital chief reimagines patient interactions
Health systems across the nation are going through workforce and care delivery redesigns to support more efficient and precise organizations. Technology supports these changes by fostering interconnectivity and automating simple administrative tasks.
Hospitals' Medicare Advantage problem hits an inflection point
The tensions between hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans continue to grow. With the program hitting nearly 34 million enrollees in March, paired with recent policy moves by the federal government, the scene has been set for those relations to worsen.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's healthcare high school to open in 2025
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is set to open its healthcare career-focused high school in 2025.
Lawmakers call for leadership change after murder at Florida hospital
Federal lawmakers are calling for greater oversight of West Palm Beach (Fla.) VA Medical Center in the wake of a March 16 homicide at the facility.
Reimbursement isn't a priority for nurses — Here's why the ANA is still focused on it
Reimbursement alone isn’t among nurses’ top priorities. However, a lack of transparency in nurse reimbursement is a contributing factor to many of the top issues they do want addressed, such as workplace violence and inadequate staffing.
