HIPAA requires hospitals and health systems to sanction employees who don’t comply with the healthcare privacy law, DataBreaches.net reported Oct. 20.
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How EHR vendors faired in market share throughout the years
EHR vendors have faced various challenges and opportunities over the years, and their performance in the marketplace has been influenced by regulatory changes, technology advancements and evolving healthcare needs, but one vendor continues to gain the …
Officials pushing vaccination by end of October, but shot rollout still slow
Although both COVID-19 cases and flu are now both low nationwide, health officials are still encouraging individuals to get vaccinated before the end of October.
How University Hospitals amplifies its innovation strategy
David Sylvan, University Hospitals’ new chief strategy and innovation officer, said health systems cannot think about innovation in a vacuum. Rather, they must think about when and how innovation has the ability to solve their organization’s most press…
31 top nurse-friendly hospitals
Seymour, Ind.-based Schneck Medical Center was named the most nurse-friendly hospital by TopRNtoBSN, an independent nurse education website.
Physician seeks plea deal in opioid scheme to drop patient death charges
A New York physician pleaded guilty to counts of unlawful distribution of opioids and healthcare fraud, the Adirondack Daily Enterprise reported Oct. 23.
USF CFO's role pivots to support Tampa General partnership
Richard Sobieray, CFO of the University of South Florida, will transition his efforts to advancing the university’s partnership with Tampa General Hospital at an unspecified date, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported Oct. 20.
Rare dengue case reported in California
Health officials confirmed dengue virus in a California resident with no history of international travel, marking an “extremely rare case of local transmission” in the U.S., the Pasadena Public Health Department said Oct. 20.
Physicians criticize HCA's management of Mission Health
Fifty physicians have penned a letter criticizing HCA Healthcare’s “for-profit-driven-changes” to Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health, which it acquired for $1.5 billion in 2019, according to Asheville Watchdog, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news publicati…
Connecticut Hospital Association adopts patient code of conduct
The Connecticut Hospital Association has adopted a code of conduct policy for patients and families, which will apply to 27 hospitals in the state as well as other healthcare settings.
