For Pooja Vyas, DO, the big question for hospitalists, case managers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists and nurses is, “What is the reason the patient cannot go home today?”
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Optum to conduct layoffs in New Jersey
OptumCare, headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., is planning to lay off 160 employees, as indicated by a WARN notice posted on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.
Genetic testing, AI and PET deserts: 5 cardiology study updates
As cardiology research continues to expand, more institutions are studying ways to improve patient care and outcomes.
Ballad Health moves 5 leaders into new roles
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has made several leadership appointments within its 20-hospital system.
Zantac cancer trial results in hung jury
A Chicago jury failed to reach a verdict Sept. 18 over claims that heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer, Reuters exclusively reported.
Providence Heart Institute planning $42M renovation
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is planning a $42 million renovation of the Providence Heart Institute in Spokane, which will increase its patient capacity by 15%, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Spokane Journal of Business.
The catalyst for a 25% drop in sepsis mortality at Jefferson Health
In the healthcare quality space, clinicians must track a plethora of metrics and measures, creating an environment where it can be easy to lose focus of ongoing priorities.
Epic looks to ease clinician workflows
Epic is developing tools in a bid to reduce cognitive processes for clinicians.
Contempt charges against Steward CEO to go before full Senate
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted Sept. 19 to forward two resolutions regarding contempt charges against Steward Health Care chairman and CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, to the full Senate.
Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool
Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study.
