The Oregon Health Authority’s ombuds program found gaps in the state’s residential treatment options for patients enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reported July 31.
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Cardiology leader dies unexpectedly
Daniel Courtade, MD, a cardiologist at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, and Saint Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Ky., died unexpectedly July 27, according to Cincinnati.com. He was 68.
Novant, Conway Medical Center to form strategic partnership
Winston Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is set to become a 30 percent owner of Conway (S.C.) Medical Center after the two systems said August 1 they will pursue a strategic partnership.
The inadvertent harm of nurse resiliency — and how leaders can help
Nurses may be the first people to use the old airline advice about putting one’s own oxygen mask on before helping others.
3 Google healthcare job openings
Google recently posted several job openings related to its health business. Below are three open positions as of Aug. 1:
22.7K Baxter drug infusion pumps in Class I recall
The FDA labeled 22,769 Baxter drug infusion devices as a Class I recall after receiving reports of false upstream occlusion alarms, which can delay therapy.
The latest recruitment trend: 'Quiet hiring'
Many people are familiar with the term “quiet quitting,” which refers to a phenomenon in which employees reduce their enthusiasm at work and stick to the minimum expectations of their role. Now another labor-related trend is trending: “quiet hiring.”
Which health systems are working with Amazon, Google + Microsoft
Health systems across the U.S. continue to work closely with Big Tech companies to further their digital transformations. Here are the collaborations Becker’s has reported on in the past month.
Leprosy may be endemic in Southeast, CDC says
Cases of leprosy are increasing in Central Florida, fueling a growing body of evidence that the condition has become endemic in the Southeastern U.S., according to the CDC.
10 best hospitals for OB-GYN care, per US News
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston earned the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 “Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Gynecology” ranking released Aug. 1.
