As the most sweeping healthcare cyberattack of our time moves into its fourth week, senators are holding closed-door meetings this week about TikTok.
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OhioHealth hospital bumps starting pay 14%
OhioHealth Van Wert (Ohio) Hospital increased minimum wage for hospital associates March 17 by $2 to reach $16 per hour.
'If you build it, patients will come': 1 cancer leader on improving care
Clinical trials are top of mind for Abhisek Swaika, MD, including how to improve access and build an infrastructure of care that patients seek, especially in the community setting.
Can improv play a role in healthcare? Yes, and more, 1 leader says
Building a positive workplace culture can take many forms. Compensation, benefits, work-life balance and career advancements are traditional elements in that formula. Beyond that, the extensive list of tools at health systems’ disposal includes book cl…
8 notes on the nation's geriatrician shortage and what's driving it
Adults 65 and older account for nearly half of hospital admissions, and while this group is expected to grow nearly 40% within the decade, the nation faces a significant shortage of physicians specializing in care for older adults, according to data fe…
California hospital to lay off 62
AHMC’s San Gabriel (Calif.) Valley Medical Center is laying off 62 employees, according to regulatory documents filed with the state March 13.
Change hack raises bigger questions for healthcare security
The Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare is raising questions about how prepared healthcare is when it comes to cybersecurity, Politico reported March 18.
No sign of brain injuries in 'Havana syndrome' patients: NIH
Two new federal studies found no significant evidence of brain injury among more than 80 patients with ”Havana syndrome,” The Washington Post reported March 18.
New York hospital staffing citations climb to 18
As of March 15, the New York State Department of Health has cited 18 hospitals for violations of the state’s clinical staffing law.
Nursing students stuck in licensing limbo after degree scheme
A year after the federal government came down on fraudulent for-profit schools, some students are stuck in licensing limbo, the Miami Herald reported March 17.
