A new study suggests hospitals should test all patients for COVID-19 upon admission as an infection control measure to prevent hospital-onset cases when community infection rates are high.
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COVID-19 admissions up in 37 states: 5 updates
COVID-19 admissions are increasing in 37 states — with more than half of states reporting a “substantial” jump — as new virus strains circulate nationwide, CDC data shows.
Advocate Health posts nearly $1B bottom line gain in first 6 months
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health posted an $85.7 million operating income in the first six months of 2023, according to its Aug. 28 financial report.
FBI takes down botnet group targeting healthcare
The FBI announced it has taken down Qakbot, a botnet network that enabled the attack on Prospect Medical Group, Bloomberg reported Aug. 29.
Texas hospital files for bankruptcy
Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse (Texas) is the most recent hospital to file for bankruptcy, which was first reported by Bloomberg.
Oklahoma hospital selects new EHR
Bethany (Okla.) Children’s Health Center, a 160-bed pediatric hospital, selected Meditech Expanse as its EHR vendor.
Walmart denies asking pharmacists to take pay cuts
Walmart allegedly urged its leaders to ask some of the company’s 16,000 pharmacists to voluntarily reduce their working hours, Reuters reported Aug. 29. The company rebuffed these claims.
Walmart denies asking pharmacists to take pay cuts
Walmart allegedly urged its leaders to ask some of the company’s 16,000 pharmacists to voluntarily reduce their working hours, Reuters reported Aug. 29. The company rebuffed these claims.
CMS study finds no single minimum staffing level for nursing facilities
A study commissioned by CMS found no single recommendation for an appropriate level of staffing that would guarantee quality care, KFF Health News reported Aug. 29.
Brown U medical school drops out of US News rankings
Another medical school has joined the exodus from U.S. News & World Report’s once-renowned rankings.
