Only one state received an “A” for preterm birth rates, while nine states saw a drop in grade from 2023 to 2024, according to a March of Dimes report.
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Where are Leapfrog's 12 straight-A hospitals?
Twelve U.S. hospitals have earned consecutive “A” safety grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2012.
Where are Leapfrog's 14 'F' hospitals?
In The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 safety rankings, 14 hospitals received an “F” grade, including three in Florida.
Cook Children's 10-year expansion plan: 6 notes
Fort Worth, Texas-based Cook Children’s Health Care System has unveiled plans for a 10-year expansion project at its flagship campus.
Sentara unveils nurse residency program: 4 notes
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has launched a six-month residency program that offers new nurses specialized training and mentoring in their intended area of practice.
California hospital nurses reach tentative deal, call off strike
Nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, Calif., have reached a tentative agreement aimed at improving retention and recruitment, canceling a strike planned for Nov. 19.
Trump picks RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary: 7 things to know
President-elect Donald Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, according to a Nov. 14 Truth Social post.
Why more interim leaders are taking on permanent roles
Over a 10-year period, interim healthcare leaders transitioned into permanent roles 4% to 5% of the time. This rate has spiked in the past 18 to 24 months, now hovering above 10%, according to Adam Burns, interim leadership principal at executive searc…
AMA adopts new measures to combat drug shortages
Amid a decade-high surge in drug shortages, the American Medical Association has adopted new policy measures aimed at addressing the crisis.
New Jersey system wins ECRI patient safety award
ECRI has named Paterson, N.J.-based St. Joseph’s Health as the recipient of its 2024 Safety Excellence Award.
