The American Nurses Association has come out in support of the federal government’s efforts to reconsider the drug classification for marijuana, the organization announced Jan. 18.
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Montana ramps up incentives for health facility workers
Montana is offering a new hiring incentive and wage increases to recruit and retain workers at state-run healthcare facilities.
Georgia hospital lifts access restrictions in wake of armed standoff
Macon, Ga.-based Atrium Health Navicent lifted restrictions on emergency department access after a three-hour standoff between an armed man and police at one of its medical office buildings Jan. 17 was resolved, Fox and ABC affiliate WGXA reported.
What Bon Secours Mercy Health's CFO is optimistic about in 2024
From expanding Bon Secours Mercy Health’s digital presence to improving cash flow and margins, here is what Deborah Bloomfield, PhD, the Cincinnati-based system’s CFO, told Becker’s she is most optimistic about in 2024:
Is General Catalyst's 'bold bet' the future of healthcare? Hospital execs are watching
Hospital C-suite leaders told Becker’s that time will tell whether General Catalyst’s acquisition of an Ohio health system is the future of healthcare — but they are paying close attention.
'Punishing the victims': Would banning ransom payments stop hospital cyberattacks?
As ransomware attacks on hospitals and health systems hit an all-time high in 2023, executives, legislators and patients alike are searching for a solution.
Indiana hospital ER migrates to new $200M location
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health will move its emergency department at the existing Franciscan Health Crown Point (Ind.) to the new $200 million hospital of the same name when it opens to the public on Jan. 28.
Maryland health system gets $100M state funding for new medical center
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has dedicated $100 million in his fiscal year 2025 budget to the construction of the new Regional Medical Center in Easton, Md.
Lawmakers to colleagues: Cement CMS' prior authorization changes
A group of lawmakers that has been pushing for Medicare Advantage prior authorization reforms applauded the rule CMS finalized Jan. 17 but said Congress must now “cement these gains into law.”
Physician sues Virginia medical center over retaliation claims
Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center is being sued by Timothy Hardy, MD, a gynecologist who alleged that his hospital privileges had been revoked after he made complaints that the center put “economics” before patient care, the Virginian-Pilot repo…
