More than 600 rural hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of closure, and most of the proposed solutions aren’t helping, according to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform.
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All-hands-on-deck for Black maternal health
The recent, tragic death of Torie Bowie – a celebrated Olympic athlete – once again got me thinking about the crisis of Black maternal mortality and morbidity in our country. Why is it that Black women – from everyday folks to famous athletes – are dis…
80% of Texas pancreatic cancer patients don't get life-prolonging surgery: Study
Almost 80 percent of pancreatic cancer patients in Texas are not getting the level of standard-of-care surgery that could prolong survival, according to a study published May 23 in the Journal of Surgical Oncology.
'We can do anything, but we can't do everything': Tough decisions loom for hospital C-suites
Hospitals spent years adding specialists and service lines to meet the needs of anyone in the community, no matter the issue.
The most important initiatives to promote nurse well-being, per 3 CNOs
Promoting front-line nurses’ well-being remains a top priority for chief nursing officers amid workforce shortages and increasingly challenging working conditions.
Tennessee honors Tuskegee airman by renaming VA hospital
The Memphis (Tenn.) VA hospital has been renamed to the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, according to a July 23 report from ABC24.
'We felt the pinch': Mercy restructures into 3 new divisions
Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy recently realigned into three divisions, a decision that represents a rapidly growing health system under the crunch of industry pressures.
Jefferson Health to cut 400 jobs
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is reducing its workforce by approximately 1 percent, or about 400 positions, according to a statement shared with Becker’s.
Minnesota hospitals get $18M to tackle patient boarding
So far in 2023, Minnesota hospitals have reported nearly 14,000 instances of patient boarding. Now, they’re getting $18 million from the state to help cover the costs of extended stays, the Star Tribune reported July 23.
Providers must use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms by Aug. 10
CMS is requiring all healthcare providers to use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms by Aug. 10, the California Medical Association reported July 23.
