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CMS notifies HCA Mission Hospital of EMTALA violation

CMS has sent a letter to HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., to notify leadership that the hospital was found in violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act and must take action or risk losing federal funding, according…

The dual languages of a chief quality officer

The most effective chief quality officers possess a fluency in two distinct tongues: the language of people — rich with the nuances of human connection and collaboration — and the language of spreadsheets, marked by the objective precision of data.&nbs…

Mayo unveils launch pad for digital health tools

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Platform is helping bring digital health tools to market by launching Solutions Studios. 

ChristianaCare Wilmington appoints chief medical officer

In January, Emmanuel Mensah, MD, stepped into the role of chief medical officer at ChristianaCare Wilmington (Del.) Hospital. 

CDC responds to maternal death rate study, refutes claims

CDC experts are defending how the agency calculates maternal deaths after researchers from several universities have said the CDC’s method inflates numbers, according to Politico’s reporting.

Merck, Johns Hopkins continue battle over Keytruda patents

During a monthslong legal dispute between Merck and John Hopkins University over Keytruda patents, the drugmaker raised the issue to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, JD Supra reported March 13. 

AI's potential for detecting HAIs in complex clinical scenarios

AI tools might be able to diagnose healthcare-associated infections, but human oversight is vital to ensuring patient safety, according to a study published March 13 in the American Journal of Infection Control. 

Match Day '24: Emergency medicine rebounds; more international grads apply

Despite a rough match week one year ago, emergency medicine has made a rebound with a fill rate of 95.5%, according to results published March 15 by the National Resident Matching Program.

MACPAC report takes aim at Medicaid MCO denials, appeals

The monitoring and oversight in denials and appeals in Medicaid managed care was a core focus of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission’s March 15 report to Congress. 

Piedmont hospital to undergo $50M expansion, add ICU beds

Piedmont Columbus (Ga.) Regional is gearing up for a $50 million renovation and expansion at its Midtown campus that will include 43 new ICU beds and a renovated nursing unit. The project is slated to be completed in March 2026.