Hospitals and infectious disease physicians contend that CMS’ final rule on sepsis care is too rigid and does not allow clinicians flexibility to determine how recommendations should apply to their specific patients.
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California hospital to remain on Epic after $200M sale
San Diego-based Alvarado Hospital Medical Center will remain on Epic as it is sold to UC San Diego Health for $200 million, a UC San Diego spokesperson told Becker’s.
Drug error led to immediate jeopardy warning at Pennsylvania hospital
In August, a nurse at Main Line Health’s Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa., mistakenly gave a patient double the prescribed dose of a powerful painkiller. The incident led to state regulators issuing an immediate jeopardy warning, according to …
Mount Sinai has faced $700K in fines over nurse ratios
New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital has racked up $700,000 in fines after a fourth arbitration victory for the New York State Nurses Association against the hospital, Politico reported Oct. 10.
Indiana hospital offers MyChart 'fast pass'
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, based in Jasper, Ind., is offering a MyChart “fast pass” which allows patients to request to be placed on a digital wait list for an earlier appointment time.
Hospital president on MSU shooting aftermath: 'We made room for 20' patients
When Denny Martin, DO, president of Sparrow Hospital, learned of the Feb. 13 shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, he immediately shifted to coordinating the response. What ensued involved ensuring available staffing and operating room…
Sanders' hospital community benefit report 'just plain wrong,' AHA CEO says
Nonprofit hospitals more than earn their tax-exempt status by consistently providing community benefits, and to suggest otherwise is “just plain wrong,” American Hospital Association CEO Rick Pollack said Oct. 10 in response to a new report from Sen. B…
Walgreens' new CEO Tim Wentworth: 4 things to know
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Tim Wentworth CEO, effective Oct. 23, and will also welcome him to its board of directors.
Sutter launches new innovation center
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health announced the launch of a new innovation center that will be located in San Francisco.
Allegheny Health payer-provider collab sees $17M payment spike in 1 year
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network’s partnership with RCM and financial platform Cedar led to a $17 million increase in payments.
