UnityPoint Health – Trinity in Moline, Ill., has selected Jane Denten, MSN, as its new chief nursing officer, Muscatine Area News reported Oct. 11.
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AI in the OR: How a new tool can aid brain surgeons during procedures
An emerging artificial intelligence-powered tool, known as Sturgeon, successfully diagnosed 45 out of 50 frozen brain tumor samples in a matter of just 40 minutes. In living patients, the tool was capable of accurately diagnosing 18 out of 25 cases, ac…
Minnesota Supreme Court says hospitals can use patient data to fundraise
The Minnesota Supreme Court said Oct. 11 that hospitals can use patient data for fundraising purposes under the Minnesota Health Records Act.
McLaren faces 3 lawsuits over ransomware attack
Three lawsuits have been filed against Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care after a Russian ransomware gang allegedly stole the personal data of millions in a ransomware attack, GovInfoSecurity reported Oct. 10.
The 10 best states for mental health
Nebraska earned the top spot on Soliant Health’s annual list of the “Best States for Mental Health.”
Why physicians are turning to side hustles
Thirty-nine percent of physicians surveyed in a new report said they have a side gig going, usually to earn some additional money.
$26.3M expansion to add beds at AdventHealth hospital
AdventHealth Apopka (Fla.) is planning to invest $26.3 million to boost the number of its beds, the Orlando Business Journal reported Oct. 11.
New York hospital nurses vote to strike
Members of the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals have voted for the second time this year to authorize a strike at Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital.
New York capacity issues led to 1,700 patient transfers in 1 year
More than 1,700 patients were transferred from New York hospitals during care capacity shortages in 2022, leaving many to receive care hundreds of miles from home, The Journal News reported Oct. 12.
40% of disabled patients report unfair treatment
Four in 10 adults with a disability reported experiencing unfair healthcare treatment, an Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report found.
