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Digital nursing staffing platform raises $80M

Nursa, a digital nurse staffing platform designed to combat hospital staffing shortages, raised $80 million in series B financing. 

Kaiser hospital latest to reinstate masking

Kaiser Permanente is reintroducing a mask mandate at its facilities in Santa Rosa, Calif., amid an uptick in patients testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement obtained by The Press Democrat. 

PA burnout rates in 25 specialties

Last year, 32.2 percent of certified physician assistants experienced at least one symptom of burnout, according to the “2022 Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs by Specialty,” a report on 24 specialties and primary care published by the Nationa…

In rough waters, some CEOs are dropping anchor

As health systems face financial challenges, some are turning focus to the top — finding places to cut, combine or redesign positions on their leadership teams. Others are sticking to the status quo. 

Froedtert to build community hospital in Wisconsin

Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin are planning to build a community hospital and medical office building in Sheboygan, Wis. 

Judy Faulkner touts new plans for Epic

Epic Systems founder and CEO Judy Faulkner told audiences at the company’s annual Users Group Meeting that the healthcare industry is adrift at sea because of challenges like provider burnout, staffing shortages, and provider and customer satisfaction,…

Nurse practitioner is the most-requested specialty: 4 notes

Nurse practitioners are the most requested specialty by employers, AMN Healthcare found.

The 5 most-requested specialties and their pay

Nurse practitioners are the most requested specialty by employers but have the lowest average pay of the top five specialities, AMN Healthcare found.

Epic looks to accelerate generative AI offerings

Epic is tapping into generative AI to roll out more tools to help hospitals and health systems save time on documentation, as well as coding and billing processes. 

Tampa General faces 3 data breach lawsuits

Tampa (Fla.) General is facing three lawsuits for a May 31 data breach that affected 1.2 million patients, Florida Record reported Aug. 22.