A Florida osteopathic physician was ordered to pay $20 million to the family of a patient who died while being treated for acute pancreatitis, Palm Beach Post reported Sept. 14.
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NYU Langone physicians evaluate pig kidney transplant, 2 months in
Physicians at NYU Langone performed the transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a decedent organ recipient in July and now, 61 days later, have completed what is said to be the “longest-documented case of a genetically engineered pig kidne…
2 scenarios for virus season admissions: CDC
This fall and winter, U.S. hospitals could see similar levels of capacity and resource strain as last year, the CDC said in a Sept. 14 outlook on respiratory virus season.
How Oracle is using generative AI to revamp Cerner
Oracle is effectively using generative artificial intelligence to modernize the Cerner EHR, according to Larry Ellison, the software giant’s co-founder and chief technology officer.
What 5 hospitals are paying their Epic talent
Health systems in New York City, Colorado, Georgia and Nevada are seeking IT employees to work on their Epic EHR.
Donated organs likely caused Legionnaires' disease in recipients: CDC
Two organ recipients contracted Legionnaires’ disease after receiving organs from a single donor who died drowning in a fresh body of water, according to a Sept. 15 CDC report. The incident raises concerns and new considerations for clinicians to take …
Amazon adds healthcare expertise to its board
Amazon has appointed a board member with expertise in healthcare as it continues its push into the industry.
Health systems seeking CIOs
CIOs ensure technology is both beneficial for clinical workflows and implemented appropriately. Below is a list of hospitals and health systems searching for IT executive talent:
ED visit times, by state
Patients in Washington, D.C., had the highest median time spent in the emergency department, while patients in North Dakota had the lowest, CMS data shows.
Former Steward COO named AccentCare CEO
Post-acute healthcare provider AccentCare has named former Steward Health Care COO Laura Tortorella its CEO.
