CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, detailed the agency’s launch of a new hospital program focused on enhancing sepsis care and improving patient outcomes, during an Aug. 24 CDC press call.
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West Virginia system eyes laid off Optum nurses
Morgantown, W.V.-based MedExpress Urgent Care, owned by Optum, is laying off all registered nurses at nearly 150 facilities nationwide. In response, Morgantown-based Mon Health System says it welcomes those nurses to apply for “multiple opportunities” …
Leapfrog debuts new hospital recognition program
The Leapfrog Group, known for its annual hospital grade rankings, has announced the launch of a new hospital recognition program specifically for facilities and systems that exhibit a commitment to the care and safety of inpatients with diabetes.
Hospitals, health systems begin to bring back mask policies
Heading into fall, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising, according to the CDC’s most recent data, and that trend has already prompted several hospitals across the country to reinstate mask policies.
UMass Chan legal bills soar to $7.2M due to litigation battle with hospital
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School’s legal expenses have reached $7.2 million due to its ongoing litigation with Worcester-based UMass Memorial Health over a dispute about money, Mass Live reported Aug. 24.
Hospitals, health systems experiencing cybersecurity incidents
Here are seven hospitals and health systems dealing with cyberattacks Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 9:
Decision to end billing practice won't change Allina investigation, AG says
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he is glad Minneapolis-based Allina Health is ending a billing and collection policy under scrutiny from his office but said the health system’s decision does not change the status of the investigation.&nbs…
Microsoft says medical AI will be built with governance principles
Satya Nadella, CEO and chair of Microsoft, said its AI technology for healthcare will be developed with “governance and oversight” principles that will ensure “fairness and transparency,” The Cap Times reported Aug. 23.
Washington hospital buys bank building
Pullman (Wa.) Regional Hospital spent $2.45 million to purchase a bank building that it will use for administrative space.
Healthcare venture fund raises $397M
Healthcare venture capital fund Questa Capital closed on its third fund, raising $397 million to invest in healthcare companies.
