Idaho State University in Pocatello has expanded its nursing educational offerings with the expansion of its accelerated nursing program that aims to graduate students more quickly to curb the nurse shortage.
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Healthcare leaders urge caution on AI
As hospitals and health systems are turning to emerging AI technologies such as generative AI and large language models to automate tedious tasks, many leaders are urging caution, stating that these tools could provide patients with inaccurate informat…
CMS to boost pay for inpatient rehab, psychiatric facilities in 2024: 6 details
CMS has decided to increase payments for inpatient rehabilitation and psychiatric facilities at higher rates than it proposed in April, according to final rules published July 27.
Carle Health outlook revised to negative as operating losses persist
While its “AA-” long-term credit ratings were affirmed, Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health saw its outlook revised to negative as operating income continues to be under pressure, S&P Global said July 27.
530 top hospitals for staff responsiveness
Becker’s has compiled a list of the best hospitals for staff responsiveness in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS.
New FTC guidelines could complicate UPMC acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed merger guidelines could complicate Pittsburgh-based UPMC’s merger with Washington (Pa.) Health System, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported July 28.
UW Health moves forward with $180M+ expansion
Madison, Wis.-based UW Health approved two expansion projects expected to cost between $180 million and $220 million.
California hospital with 14 days cash pushes ahead with delayed expansion project
Oroville (Calif.) Hospital, which has faced questions over whether it can pay for a $178 million expansion project, is pushing ahead with the final stages of the project, which is facing further delays.
AWS to update medical AI scribe based on feedback
Amazon Web Services said it will make tweaks to its new clinical documentation tool, AWS HealthScribe, based on feedback to ensure it is working “at scale,” CNBC reported July 26.
Bill aims to give Maine hospital $9M for EHR
A bill has been proposed to give Cary Medical Center, based in Caribou, Maine, a $9.8 million grant to get an EHR system.
