Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine have formed an academic affiliation to expand pediatric medical training in the region.
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America's priciest health conditions
The cost of healthcare in the U.S. varies dramatically based on condition and geography, with some states spending thousands more per capita than others, according to research published Feb. 14 in JAMA Network.
Vanderbilt University Hospital chief nurse to retire
Robin Steaban, MSN, RN, will retire in November as chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., after more than 35 years with the health system.
Aluminum, steel tariffs expected to impact medical devices
The Trump administration’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports is expected to impact the medical device industry.
8 drugs in shortage
Here are eight new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
New York hospital reduces pressure injuries by nearly 70%
At Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, N.Y., a new tool helped lower the prevalence of healthcare-associated pressure injuries by 67.84%.
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
From an Arizona couple pleading guilty to a $1.2 billion scheme to the sentencing of a “serial healthcare fraudster,” here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 22:
Ascension hospital opens intensive mental health therapy for patients 55 and older
Boonville, Ind.-based Ascension St. Vincent Warrick is launching a new program for adults 55 and older.
Judge blocks Trump order on gender care for youth: 4 notes
A federal judge on Feb. 13 issued a temporary restraining order to block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting access to gender-affirming care to individuals under the age of 19.
The strategy that propelled Northwestern's heart institute to a top program
On Feb. 14, Northwestern Health’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute celebrated its 20th anniversary.
