While healthcare and political leaders continue to address “corporate greed and private equity abuse” in healthcare, a July 8 PitchBook report found that PE’s investment in healthcare is “vastly overstated.”
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Physician group rolls out new guidelines for abdominal infections
For the first time since 2010, the Infectious Disease Society of America published new guidelines for treating complex abdominal infections.
40% of cancers, half of deaths tied to modifiable factors: Study
Among adults 30 and older, about 40% of cancer cases and nearly a half of all cancer deaths are linked to preventable risk factors, according to a new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society.
Some prostate cancer diagnoses more serious upon reexamination: Study
Findings from a recent study challenge a push to reclassify low grade prostate cancer, Biopsy Gleason Grade Group 1, as “benign.”
Why Hackensack Meridian acted quickly in post-Chevron landscape
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health took immediate advantage of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Chevron deference.
Mass General Brigham leader: It's time for Congress to act on 'hospital at home'
As a leader of one of the nation’s largest home hospitals, I urge Congress to pass, and the president to sign, a five-year extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver before it expires at the end of this year. Failure to do so could create a ma…
Healthcare sites share patient details with tech giants: Report
Online trackers are prevalent on the websites of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S., often without the awareness of the patients they serve, Bloomberg reported July 11.
12 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s this year:
94 top emergency departments, per nurses
The Emergency Nurses Association has recognized 94 emergency departments across the U.S. for their commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.
Hospitals wasted $38M worth of medications in 2 years: Report
Between January 2022 and December 2023, hospitals wasted more than 16 million injectable units — equal to 24% of all dispenses of controlled substances, according to Bluesight.
