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AI's potential for detecting HAIs in complex clinical scenarios

AI tools might be able to diagnose healthcare-associated infections, but human oversight is vital to ensuring patient safety, according to a study published March 13 in the American Journal of Infection Control. 

Match Day '24: Emergency medicine rebounds; more international grads apply

Despite a rough match week one year ago, emergency medicine has made a rebound with a fill rate of 95.5%, according to results published March 15 by the National Resident Matching Program.

MACPAC report takes aim at Medicaid MCO denials, appeals

The monitoring and oversight in denials and appeals in Medicaid managed care was a core focus of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission’s March 15 report to Congress. 

Piedmont hospital to undergo $50M expansion, add ICU beds

Piedmont Columbus (Ga.) Regional is gearing up for a $50 million renovation and expansion at its Midtown campus that will include 43 new ICU beds and a renovated nursing unit. The project is slated to be completed in March 2026. 

RWJBarnabas hospital names COO

Aaron Hajart was named COO of Community Medical Center in Toms River, N.J., part of West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health.

MIS-C rates rose last fall

Cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children continue to be reported and saw a relative rise during fall 2023, the CDC reported.

New York physician faces another sexual assault charge

Another woman has accused a New York City gastroenterologist of sexual abuse, NBC New York reported March. 14.

What a Steward closure could mean for the Massachusetts nursing workforce

Healthcare leaders are addressing ongoing concerns over the future of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s nine Massachusetts hospitals, their patients, employees and trainees as the health system continues to battle financial challenges. 

Why a health system CEO takes notes from public utilities

Leaders in the healthcare industry have at times taken notes from industries or businesses outside of healthcare. For Bob Riney, president and CEO of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, this is public utility and energy companies.

CVS' CEO on taking up space

Karen Lynch, president and CEO of CVS Health, says she once considered herself “the plainest person you could ever meet.”