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Deficiencies led to patient death at California hospital: State probe

Deficiencies at California Medical Center in Los Angeles led to the death of a patient hours after she had a C-section in March, according to a newly released investigation from state regulators.

Texas Children's outlook revised to negative

The Houston-based Texas Children’s Hospital system had its outlook revised to negative amid ongoing costs for its $485 million Austin campus project and declining days of cash on hand, S&P Global said July 12.

MetroHealth rolls out $2.6M initiative to improve autism services

Cleveland-based MetroHealth is launching a three-year, $2.6 million initiative to improve care and support services for children with autism who are transitioning to adulthood.

Hospital rejects nurses' claims that bankruptcy filing was 'unnecessary'

Residents, nurses and local politicians gathered at a town hall meeting in Hollister, Calif., to voice their concerns about the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital after the San Benito Health Care District’s recent Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing,&nb…

The emergence of 'The Big Stay'

Among U.S. professionals, it appears job-hopping is diminishing — at least temporarily — and that the nation has entered the era of “The Big Stay.” 

Mass General Brigham innovation chief says only 10% of care can move to the home

Hospital-at-home programs have the opportunity to bring savings to hospitals and health systems and greater comfort to patients, yet only 10 percent of care can realistically move into the home, Stephen Dorner, MD, chief clinical and innovation officer…

Fred Hutch Cancer Center: 4 new ways to approach patient pain management

Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is working to close a gap in communications between physicians and patients about their pain.

Michigan children's hospitals team up to address child healthcare inequities

The three largest children’s hospitals in Michigan are joining forces in a significant effort to address inequities in how pediatric patients are treated, according to a July 13 Detroit Free Press report.

How Cleveland Clinic takes clinician ideas from the bedside to the boardroom

Cleveland Clinic Ventures Partner Todd Schwarzinger told Becker’s the health system’s venture capital arm is taking a “wait and see” approach to some of the artificial intelligence startups taking the healthcare world by storm.

2 companies recall more than 1K ventilator products

About 1,060 ventilator products between two companies are recalled because of the risk of serious injury or death, the FDA said July 13.