The CDC has started publishing weekly updates on respiratory viruses, with the latest focused on flu shot efficacy and the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant.
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4 of the 10 most-in demand jobs are in healthcare
Healthcare jobs make up four of the 10 most in-demand jobs, according to an analysis by job search platform Ladders.
California hospital pharmacy on 3-year probation
The California State Board of Pharmacy recently placed a Sutter Health hospital’s pharmacy on a three-year probation, local news outlet Del Norte Triplicate reported Sept. 7.
3 healthcare CFOs adding responsibilities
Two hospitals and CVS Health recently expanded their CFOs’ roles.
Academic medical center capital spending soared while margins dipped last year
Despite financial hardships last year, AMCs continue to lean into their mission of providing advanced care, research and education to their communities.
Hospital leader survives Moroccan earthquake
Meghan Huffman, senior director of digital health at Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health, survived the Sept. 8 Moroccan earthquake that has killed at least 2,500 people, the Charlotte Observer reported.
Intermountain moving from Cerner to Epic
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health will move from Cerner to Epic Systems by the end of 2025, as its contract with Cerner is set to end in November, the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Ascension names ministry market executive for Oklahoma
Bo Beaudry has been named senior vice president, serving as ministry market executive for Ascension Oklahoma, part of St. Louis-based Ascension.
Workers strike at Ascension hospital in Michigan
Members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 40 began a three-day strike Sept. 11 at Ascension Providence Rochester (Mich.) Hospital.
GoFundMe page launched for Rhode Island nurse assaulted by patient
A GoFundMe account set up by a co-worker of a Rhode Island nurse who was assaulted by a patient has raised more than $87,000.
