Generation Z has earned a reputation as work-averse, namely due to trends they circulate on TikTok.
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'Like a mafia enforcer for insurers:' AdventHealth sues MultiPlan for alleged price fixing
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is suing MultiPlan for an alleged ongoing conspiracy among commercial health insurers to reduce the reimbursement rates they pay to providers for out-of-network services.
Chicago hospital workers reach agreement after 11-day strike
Loretto Hospital in Chicago and Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois have reached a new labor agreement.
Suicide hits at all time high in 2022: CDC
The year 2022 saw the highest number of suicides in U.S. history with 49,449 people taking their own lives, the CDC found.
Mercy receives Epic 'Gold Stars' designation
St. Louis-based Mercy has been placed in the top 16 percent of all health systems using the Epic Systems application.
Cano Health to cut 17% of workforce, seeks sale
Miami-based Cano Health plans to cut about 700 workers, or almost one-fifth of its workforce, and seek a sale of the company amid concern it may not survive within the next year.
18% of healthcare employees use ChatGPT regularly at work
Less than one year after ChatGPT’s debut took the digital aspect of many industries by storm, 18 percent of healthcare employees say they use the tool frequently, according to a July LinkedIn poll conducted by Becker’s.
HHS to invest $100M to bolster nursing workforce, training
More than $100 million will be invested by HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration to aid the nursing workforce shortage, officials said during an Aug. 10 press call.
Physician-administrator relationships: A delicate balance
Hospital administrators and physicians must maintain strong working relationships to ensure a healthcare organization is functioning effectively. However, this is sometimes easier said than done, considering the two stakeholders’ different accountabili…
Maternity ward closure trend continues
Rural hospitals are continuing to close maternity wards across the country due to staffing issues and declining births, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 10.
