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4 steps to improve patient safety: Presidential advisory group issues report to Biden

A federal patient safety coordinator should be appointed to advise the president on ways to improve safety at hospitals nationwide — that’s one of the initiatives the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recommended in a Sept. 7 re…

4 steps to improve patient safety: Presidential advisory group issues report to Biden

A federal patient safety coordinator should be appointed to advise the president on ways to improve safety at hospitals nationwide — that’s one of the initiatives the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recommended in a Sept. 7 re…

Growth in cyberattacks puts patients at risk, AHA says

A record number of cyberattacks in 2023 is putting patients at risk as attackers knock out services, according to John Riggi, national advisor for the American Hospital Association, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 7.

Hospital mergers becoming 'immune' to antitrust enforcement

Southern states such as Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia have enacted laws that are paving the way for large hospital mergers, despite research indicating that lack of competition often leads to fewer services …

Top 10 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, per Newsweek

Los Angeles-based Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was named the top inpatient rehabilitation facility by Newsweek.

Tampa General gifts $25M to USF

The University of South Florida has received a $25 million gift from Tampa General Hospital to name the Center for Athletic Excellence and the university’s athletics district. It is the largest ever gift to USF Athletics. 

Leaders aren't immune to imposter syndrome: Advice

A Mayo Clinic survey found 25 percent of physicians experience “imposter syndrome,” and leaders are not immune to the feeling.

CVS Health expands C-suite roles

CVS Health is adding responsibilities to three members of its C-suite. 

Nevada suspends physician's license over mishandling of twin birth

The Nevada Board of Medical Examiners has suspended a physician’s license due to his mishandling of a high-risk twin pregnancy and birth, effective immediately.

10 top-paying travel nurse specialties

In July, registered nurse travel jobs in the cardiac progressive care unit received the highest pay, according to one new analysis.