U.S. nurses can now become certified in two additional specialties: burn nursing and cannabis.
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5 hospitals using grants to install EHRs
Hospitals in Michigan, California, Illinois and Kansas are using government money and grants to help with the cost of installing a new EHR.
Detecting COVID-19 gets murkier ahead of winter months
A quarter of the nation’s CDC-sponsored wastewater testing sites are shut down indefinitely as the agency looks to replace the firm it has worked with on wastewater surveillance since 2020, sparking concerns among public health officials that the natio…
Optum in the headlines: 10 updates
From the naming of a new CEO of its data analytics arm to inking an operational partnership with a Wisconsin health system, here are 10 updates on Optum Becker’s has reported since Sept. 29:
6 Epic updates in 30 days
From integrating more generative AI into its software to inking a partnership with a nursing school for EHR education, here are six updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in the past month:
Murder suspect who escaped DC hospital caught after 7 weeks
A murder suspect who escaped Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital is back in custody after a seven-week search, The Washington Post reported Oct. 26.
South Carolina hospital taps chief nursing officer
Rachel Drake, MSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of the MUSC Health Catawba (S.C.) Division, which includes two hospitals, The Lancaster News reported Oct. 26.
Rehab provider to build $26M hospital in Texas
Dallas-based Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals is constructing a new $26 million inpatient physical rehab hospital.
Career 'lattice' is the new ladder
It’s time to adjust dated career expectations, according to a recent report from Korn Ferry.
SmarterDx AI Solution Earns Rave Reviews for Revenue and Quality Impact
A new report from KLAS Research highlights the ability of SmarterDx’s clinical AI software to deliver rapid revenue cycle improvements for hospitals and health systems. The report, titled “SmarterDx 2023 –– Driving Revenue Cycle Outcomes through Propri…
