New York was named the best state for nurse practitioners in 2023, according to an analysis by Nursing Process.
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Penn Medicine's plan to create the most 'provider-friendly work environment'
Penn Medicine is on a mission to create the most provider-friendly work environment possible, and one of the key ways it aims to do so is by getting serious about EMR innovation.
How much 3 hospitals are paying for Cerner
Oracle Cerner has been gaining smaller hospital clients, with some smaller hospitals in Alaska and California paying under $10 million to install the EHR software.
First of its kind sepsis detection tool is a 'needed roadmap' for patient care
One month after Baton Rouge, La.-based Our Lady of the Lake Health deployed a new diagnostic tool capable of detecting sepsis within 10 minutes, physicians told Becker’s it has already helped clinical teams prioritize faster care for 15 at-risk individ…
RSV is rising in Southeast, CDC warns
Respiratory syncytial virus activity has increased across the Southeast in recent weeks, suggesting the U.S. will see a national uptick within several months, according to a Sept. 5 CDC health alert.
Intermountain operating income dips 35%
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health posted $184 million in operating income during the first six months of 2023, a 35 percent drop from the $285 million it reported during the same period last year, according to financial documents published Aug….
Orlando Health launches virtual sitting at 4 hospitals
Orlando (Fla.) Health has rolled out virtual sitting at four hospitals, joining a growing list of health systems that are turning to the telehealth platform to prevent falls and other injuries.
Biden administration sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes
President Joe Biden zeroed in on details around his administration’s newly proposed minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes as part of an effort to improve patient safety at these facilities, according to a Sept. 1 opinion piece published in US…
Escapee patient at Oregon State Hospital apprehended
A patient at Oregon State Hospital in Salem, who was awaiting felony charges and escaped his restraints, was apprehended Sept. 1, NBC affiliate KGW reported.
15 M&A transactions making headlines in August
Here is a summary of hospital and healthcare merger and acquisition-related transactions from August:
