Chicago-based Rush University Hospital is allegedly being sued by a former employee for its use of fingerprint scanning, Law360 reported Oct. 27.
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Allegheny Health streamlines EHR data entry
Inputting medical data into Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network’s EHR systems consumes a significant portion of its nurses’ working day, taking up half of their time, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Oct. 28.
Baptist Health Care in talks to donate hospital campus
Baptist Health Care is seeking to donate its old hospital campus to the city of Pensacola, Fla., after opening a new $650 million campus last month, the Pensacola News Journal reported Oct. 30.
FDA warns of infection risk from 26 eye drop products
The FDA issued an alert Oct. 27 warning consumers to stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of the potential risk of eye infection that could lead to partial vision loss or blindness.
Amazon to hire 250,000 by end of year, bumps up hourly pay
Amazon plans to hire 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers through the end of the year, the company stated in its third quarter financial report Oct. 26.
Strep cases in hospitals jump as antibiotic supply runs low
Children’s hospitals scattered around the U.S. are reporting a significant increase in strep throat cases amid a monthslong shortage of amoxicillin, NBC News reported Oct. 28.
Mayo Clinic to expand already growing Jacksonville campus
The details may yet to be filled in, but Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has grand plans for its Jacksonville, Fla., campus with a further 210 acres of land recently purchased there, according to an Oct. 30 Jacksonville Florida Times-Union report.
UC San Diego Health to assume operations of community hospital
Tri-City Healthcare District has selected UC San Diego Health as its future healthcare partner, with the two organizations developing a joint powers agreement.
Physicians, advocates raise concerns over lack of AI regulation
Physicians and advocates are raising concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in medicine due to the lack of regulation and oversight.
New COVID strain dominant in US: 4 notes
A new COVID-19 variant, HV.1, is now dominant in the U.S., accounting for more than 25% of cases, according to the latest CDC data.
