Employee monitoring is generally liked by employers and disliked by employees. However, there are approaches that can minimize potential concerns, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 14.
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Bill takes aim at misleading drug promotion: 5 things to know
Sens. Dick Durbin and Mike Braun proposed a new bill, the Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drugs Online Act, in an effort to regulate online promotion of prescription drugs by telehealth firms and influencers.
Hackensack Meridian Health sets $1B fundraising goal
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation has launched a campaign to raise $1 billion, the largest fundraising effort ever undertaken by a health system in New Jersey.
CMS updates guidance for rural emergency hospitals: 16 things to know
CMS has updated guidance for hospitals interested in converting to a rural emergency hospital, a Medicare designation that was made available Jan. 1, 2023.
USPI, surgical hospital to pay $12.8M to settle false claim allegations
Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based Dunes Surgical Hospital, United Surgical Partners International and USP Siouxland agreed to pay $12.76 million to resolve allegations that the surgical center violated the False Claims Act through improper relationships with tw…
Health systems increasingly creating custom Epic apps
As health systems continue to navigate the complexities of patient care, many are turning to custom-built applications within their Epic EHR systems to address specific needs.
Georgia hospital taps new COO, chief nursing officer
Madison, Ga.-based Morgan Medical Center has promoted two members of its leadership team.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The FDA has approved a new Apple Watch function that can detect sleep apnea, CBS News reported Sept. 17.
Health system execs: Patient safety 'not where we want to be'
Hospitals have become safer for patients in the past few years, but there is a long way to go, according to three health system leaders.
Cross-market hospital M&A: Key issues and questions
For the past few decades, health systems have struggled to find ways to boost revenue amid growing financial stress. The pressure on hospitals has steadily built up over the years, especially in wake of the pandemic. The answer for many is to merge.
