Kansas remains one of 10 states that have not adopted Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Laura Kelly intends to change that, according to a Nov. 10 Joplin Globe report.
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UCHealth targets sepsis with AI 'bat signal'
A care team at Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth developed a sepsis-detecting AI tool that could save hundreds of lives per year — and with clinician feedback, they modified it to lessen the burden of a new technology, The Colorado Sun reported Nov. 10.&nbs…
Iowa hospital settles with former CEO for $800K, alleges lack of transparency
Anthony Coleman, DHA, recently resigned from his role as CEO of Des Moines, Iowa-based Broadlawns Medical Center. He had already accepted another position before signing an $800,000 settlement agreement with Broadlawns — but the hospital says it was un…
Why nurse bullying is (still) on the rise
Nurse bullying has been an issue for decades and continued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the post-pandemic era, allegations of toxic behavior are continuing to climb.
Ascension workers plan Thanksgiving week strike
Members of the Illinois Nurses Association plan to strike Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 at Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet (Ill.).
Mass General Brigham plans to offer $470M in bonds
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham plans to offer $470 million in bonds in January, the system said in a Nov. 10 filing.
Health systems sue over 340B policy reversal
A group of health systems from across the country is seeking to block the Health Resources and Services Administration from reinstating a registration policy for offsite clinics of 340B-eligible hospitals they allege will cost billions if left unchecke…
Arizona system taps CEO
Show Low, Ariz.-based Summit Healthcare has named Jeff Comer, PsyD, its CEO.
15 common passwords for healthcare employees
For the first half of 2023, there were 327 data breaches in healthcare that affected more than 40 million patients, and cybersecurity will continue to be extremely important for hospitals and healthcare companies next year.
Social Security numbers compromised during McLaren breach
Social Security numbers of some Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care patients were affected by an August breach on its computer systems.
