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After nurse's slaying, home health workers call for increased protections

Visiting nurses in Connecticut are calling for increased state and federal protections for home healthcare workers following the homicide of Joyce Grayson, 63, of Willimantic, Conn., NBC Connecticut reported Nov. 28.

Providence posts $310M operating loss in Q3

Renton, Wash.-based Providence reported a $310 million operating loss (-4.3% margin) in the third quarter, down from a $164 million loss (-2.3% margin) in the same period last year, according to financial documents published Nov. 29. 

Kentucky hospitals see dip in nurse vacancy rate

Kentucky hospitals reported a slight drop in nurse vacancy rates this year, though nurse staffing still remains a core challenge, according to the Kentucky Hospital Association’s 2023 Workforce Survey Report.  

New Jersey hospital adds security upgrades, training after patient dies by suicide

Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health has ramped up security at its hospitals following a patient suicide earlier this year. 

10 most popular specialties for telehealth, per Epic

Telehealth visits are down from their peak in the second quarter of 2020 but remain above pre-pandemic levels, according to research conducted by Epic.

New York health system CEO to step down

Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, N.Y., will undergo a CEO change at year’s end as Tommy Ibrahim, MD, exits the top role. 

Global healthcare cost increases ease slightly in 2024

Already a pain point for many, global healthcare costs are expected to remain high over the next year, a WTW report found. 

Kaiser buys $44M lot near existing facility for possible expansion

Kaiser Permanente has purchased land in San Jose, Calif., allowing for a possible expansion by the Oakland, Calif.-based health system.

Cleveland Clinic cuts operating loss to $14.9M in Q3

Cleveland Clinic reported a $14.9 million operating loss in the third quarter of 2023, resulting in an operating margin of -0.4%, compared with a $28.3 million loss and a -0.9% operating margin year over year, according to financial documents published…

Shuttered North Carolina hospital provides digital record to former patients

Former patients at Martin General Hospital, a 49-bed facility in Wilamston, N.C., that closed and filed for bankruptcy in August, will now have access to digital copies of their healthcare records, local news outlet WNCT reported Nov. 29.