Researchers found that discharge delays are more persistent for patients in public hospitals when compared to private, nonprofit hospitals — 12 percent versus 7.2 percent, respectively.
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5 states with highest, lowest CAUTI rates
Vermont hospitals have the highest catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate in the country, while hospitals in Connecticut, have the lowest, CDC data shows.
CMS grants hospitals flexibility in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Florida hospitals are eligible to receive additional resources and flexibilities to ensure they can offer timely care to individuals affected by Hurricane Idalia, CMS said Aug. 31.
The secret to successful AI deployment
The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare has become increasingly widespread, but with myriad choices and no specific framework, how can hospitals and health systems ensure its successful deployment and efficiency?
WVU Medicine hospital adds services, almost quadruples revenue
Growing numbers of maternity units are closing across the country, but one Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine rural hospital is bucking that trend.
20K ventilators recalled for abrupt shutdowns
Switzerland-based Hamilton Medical recalled 21,429 ventilators distributed in the U.S. because they might power off unexpectedly, the FDA said Aug. 30.
Florida hospital boasts continued care through Idalia
As Hurricane Idalia travels through the Southeast, Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital said its preventive measures held up, including its AquaFence, which can block flood waters that are 15 feet above sea level.
Brain eating amoeba kills one in Texas
A Texas resident died after being exposed to Naegleria fowleri — the bacteria that causes a brain eating amoeba infection — from swimming in a lake in Travis County near Austin, Texas, according to an Aug. 30 news release.
7 health system leaders named Top Women in Marketing
Seven health system leaders have been named Top Women in Marketing by PR Daily.
UMass Memorial maternity unit closure plan continues to draw criticism
UMass Memorial Health unveiled plans in May to close an inpatient maternity unit in late September. The system continues to face pushback on the decision, now not only for its initial closure plan but for a follow-up plan on how access to maternity car…
