Quest Diagnostics has acquired select assets of Steward Health Care System’s outreach laboratory services business serving patients and physicians in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Missing patient found following abrupt nursing home closure
A former resident of Northview Village Nursing Home, the largest nursing home in St. Louis, has been located three weeks after the home closed abruptly, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Jan. 10.
Rising uncompensated care costs have Denver Health at 'critical point,' CEO says
Denver Health is pushing for more state and federal funding as it grapples with ballooning uncompensated care costs, NBC affiliate KUSA reported Jan. 9.
States by yearly healthcare cost per smoker
Smoking costs the U.S. more than $600 billion in medical costs and lost productivity every year, a Jan. 10 WalletHub report found.
12 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents
Twelve hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents.
FDA scolds Michigan hospital's response to drug trial error
A 6-year-old patient received three extra doses of two chemotherapies in late 2022, and the FDA sent Children’s Hospital of Michigan a warning letter about the mistake.
HCA Florida hospital names chief medical officer
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami has tapped Marilu Madrigal, MD, to lead as its new chief medical officer, according to a Jan. 9 news release shared with Becker’s.
Nurse practitioner burnout tied to higher levels of ED use: Study
Older adults with chronic conditions who seek care where nurse practitioners report high levels of burnout are more likely to be hospitalized or seek care at an emergency department, according to a study published Dec. 25 in PubMed Central.
Biden admin looks to zero in on healthcare cybersecurity
The Biden administration is looking to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and is planning to unveil new requirements for hospitals, themessenger.com reported Jan. 9.
RWJBarnabas to lay off 79
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health is laying off 79 employees, according to regulatory documents filed with the state Jan. 8.
