Union activity has always been prevalent in healthcare. Amid today’s industry challenges and after going through a pandemic, however, workers have become especially vocal about issues such as pay, staffing and working conditions.
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Trinity to launch Medicare Advantage plan in Michigan
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health is entering the Medicare Advantage market in Michigan for 2024.
Man charged in nurse stabbings at New York hospital
A resident of Hudson Falls, N.Y., accused of stabbing two nurses at Saratoga Hospital is facing felony charges, CBS affiliate WRGB reported Oct. 8.
How much 3 health systems are paying to settle data breach lawsuits
Several health systems have faced financial repercussions due to data breaches and cyberattacks. Here is how much three health systems are paying to dispute them:
Orlando Health to launch virtual nursing
Orlando (Fla.) Health is expanding its virtual care capabilities by launching AI-powered virtual nursing.
Google partners with Care.ai on healthcare administrative burdens
In a bid to improve healthcare facility management and patient care, AI company Care.ai has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate its generative AI and data analytics tools into its platform.
California VA hospital accused of violating patient rights with involuntary holds
Patient advocacy organizations have accused VA Loma Linda (Calif.) Health Care System of violating patient civil liberties by placing some veterans on involuntary psychiatric holds as a precondition for their transportation to a hospital, the Press-Tel…
5 drugs now in shortage
Since mid-September, drugmakers have reported five new drug shortages, including medications for lung cancer, hypertension and eye infections.
New syndrome formalizes link between heart disease, other conditions
The American Heart Association has defined a new medical condition that reflects the links among heart disease, obesity, diabetes and kidney disease.
Drugmaker pulls 17K antifungal pills in Class I recall
In a Class I recall, the most serious type, a New Jersey drugmaker is removing 17,376 drug cartons from the market because of a cross-contamination risk.
