Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente and the American Hospital Association are among a number of groups uniting to form a new coalition that aims to strengthen the partnership between health systems and public health.
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NYU Langone acquires urology group
New York City-based NYU Langone Health acquired Pediatric Urology Associates in 10 practice locations, longisland.com reported on Nov. 10.
Montefiore's 90-year history of prioritizing social needs
Situated within a remarkably diverse community in New York City’s Bronx neighborhood, Montefiore Health System has long been a trailblazer in recognizing and addressing social determinants of health.
Top 100 hospitals for coronary intervention: Healthgrades
One hundred hospitals were selected as the top in the nation for coronary intervention, according to a Healthgrades ranking released Oct. 24.
Declining birth rates, more deaths will shrink US population by 2100
Lower fertility rates, declining births and rising death rates will all contribute to a decline in the U.S. population in the second half of the century, according to a Nov. 9 report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Arkansas system reduces workforce ahead of Baptist deal
Monticello, Ark.-based Drew Memorial Hospital plans to lay off more than 40 workers ahead of its planned acquisition by Little Rock-based Baptist Health, the Advance-Monticellonian reported Nov. 9.
MD Anderson to create 1st-of-its-kind oncology nursing institute
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston has received a $25 million gift from Howard Meyers to establish a first-of-its-kind institute for oncology nursing.
157 US counties 'maternal mental health dark zones'
A new report from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health shows 70% of U.S. counties do not have sufficient mental health resources to support new mothers, including 157 counties that are “maternal mental health dark zones,” which are areas determ…
9 rehab hospital stats to know
Only 14 hospitals were above the rate of potentially preventable hospital readmission 30 days after discharge from an inpatient rehabilitation facility, CDC data found.
Overcoming the LMS repetition challenge for DNP anesthesia students
The journey to becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in anesthesia is a demanding and transformative one. However, one aspect of this rigorous educational path that often goes unnoticed is the near monthly onboarding process required for clinical…
