A New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine study suggests oncology hospitalists have better hospice utilization and reduce hospital stays for cancer patients compared to oncologists.
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Aspirus Health Wisconsin hospital embarks on $40M expansion project
Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health has shared plans for a $40 million renovation and expansion project at its Aspirus Merrill (Wis.) Hospital.
DC system names CEO
Heather Aaron was named CEO of Washington, D.C.-based Whitman-Walker Health System.
Percentage of initial denials overturned, by payer type
Fifty-four percent of denials from private payers that were initially denied were ultimately overturned and paid, “but only after multiple, costly rounds of provider appeals,” according to a March 21 report from healthcare solutions company Premier.&nb…
Healthcare gender pay gap by job, education
Gender pay gaps among healthcare workers are growing in complexity, and there are clear distinctions based on education level and specific occupation.
How nurse-patient ratios have changed: Vivian
The majority of clinicians said their typical patient ratio has remained the same or decreased compared to last year, a Vivian report found.
St. Luke's CFO, co-president to retire
Duluth, Minn.-based St. Luke’s co-President and CFO Eric Lohn is retiring April 12.
Longtime California hospital CEO, chair dies 2 days after resignation
John Friel, RN, a long-standing leader in California healthcare, died March 21.
Maryland hospital treats patient after bridge collapse
After a cargo ship reportedly lost power and hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge at about 2 a.m. March 26, the bridge collapsed. Employees not on call at the University of Maryland Medical Center soon began calling to ask if the hospital’s trauma …
'They want you': How Dad's advice shaped this nursing leader
From offering unconventional schedules for nurses to filling the gap between physical needs and mental health, Cory Werts, MSN, RN, has her eyes set on what programs can make the most impact for patients and staff.
