A January 2023 nurse survey fueled fears of an exodus, as 85% of those in hospital roles said they planned to quit within the next 12 months.
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HCA Virginia ends outside contract for hospital food services
Sodexo will lay off workers after HCA Virginia, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, ended a six-year contract with the company for dining and nutrition services at its hospitals, according to Richmond BizSense, which cites a Worker Adjustmen…
5 big-ticket hospital capital projects
Becker’s has reported on five hospital projects that have been announced in the past six months that are estimated to cost $1.5 billion or more:
Stop dispensing Paxlovid labeled for emergency use, FDA says
Pharmacies and healthcare providers may no longer dispense Paxlovid labeled in accordance with the FDA’s emergency use authorization, the agency said March 13.
Minimum wages by state
Minimum wages vary across the U.S., and more than 20 states increased their minimum wages as of Jan. 1.
Children’s National appoints 3 physician execs
Children’s National Hospital has added three physician leaders to its executive team, the Washington, D.C.-based organization said March 13.
Child mortality reaches record low: UN group
A higher percentage of children worldwide are living beyond their fifth birthdays as childhood mortality rates hit a record low in 2022, according to a joint report published by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.
Minnesota hospital expands ED with 16-bed modular unit
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn., is reducing emergency department boarding with modular units that expand its ED footprint, allowing more patients to be seen.
Federal government launches investigation into UnitedHealth over Change hack
The federal government is launching an investigation into UnitedHealth Group following the February cyberattack into its Change Healthcare subsidiary that has significantly affected providers’ financial stability nationwide.
Post-discharge suicide prevention often falls short, study finds
Only 4% of 346 surveyed hospitals fully met recommended discharge practices for patients identified as at risk for suicide, according to a study conducted by The Joint Commission.
