Lumos Diagnostics has received FDA clearance to market a rapid diagnostic test meant to support clinicians in determining when to prescribe antibiotics for acute respiratory infections.
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20 largest physician groups by locations
There are more than 125,000 physician groups in the U.S., ranging in size from a solo physician to more than 13,500 physicians.
Nurses at UHS hospital vote to unionize
Nurses at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., have voted to join the District of Columbia Nurses Association, the union said in a news release on its Facebook page.
How Bristol Health plans to re-emerge: Q&A with CFO Tim Ajayi
Bristol (Conn.) Health CFO, Tim Ajayi, addressed how the health system is dealing with sustained financial challenges and its future plans for growth in an interview with Becker’s. The conversation follows a report of just under 17 days of cash on hand…
Hospitals average a D+ for pediatric emergency care: 3 notes
A recent study found emergency departments are making progress but still falling behind national guidelines for pediatric emergency care.
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital names new chief nursing officer
Lizette Otero, BSN, was appointed chief nursing officer at Miami-based HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, according to a July 7 South Florida Hospital News report. Ms. Otero will assume the role Aug. 7.
The burnout interventions that will retain clinicians
Improving care delivery, patient safety and nurse staffing are the three most important issues nurses and physicians say management can take steps to improve high-burnout rates among clinicians, according to a study published June 7 in JAMA.
Wisconsin woman dies from rare fungal infection
A Wisconsan woman died July 5 after developing blastomycosis — a rare infection caused by a fungus found in soil and decaying wood called blastomyces, according to a report from FOX affiliate WITI.
Hospital ransomware attack numbers in '23 already closing in on last year
After a small drop in ransomware attacks early in 2023, hospitals have recently been experiencing more of the hacks, Chief Healthcare Executive reported July 10.
68 hospitals, health systems among America's greatest workplaces: Newsweek
Sixty-eight hospitals and health systems were named among America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek and the data firm Plant-A Insights Group.
