While burnout among physicians fell overall last year, several specialties still reported rates above 50%, according to findings released July 9 from the American Medical Association’s national physician comparison report.
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Fitch downgrades Pennsylvania system
Fitch downgraded Beaver, Pa.-based Heritage Valley Health System’s rating from “A+” to “A.”
Texas hospital seeks $400M from taxpayers
The board of managers for the University Medical Center of El Paso (Texas) has approved plans to ask county commissioners for their approval of a $396.6 million bond to go on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Calls from inside the house: FTC commissioners criticize report on PBMs
After the Federal Trade Commission released its report highlighting the “enormous power” pharmacy benefit managers have over drug pricing and access, agency Commissioner Melissa Holyoak, criticized the report and its findings in a dissenting statement.
Trinity Health taps CEO for 3 national continuing care organizations
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health has tapped Daniel Drake as CEO for its three national continuing care organizations, effective Aug. 1.
FDA: Don't use Medtronic NIM breathing tubes
Medtronic is recalling all NIM Standard and Contact EMG endotracheal tubes because of blockage issues, the FDA said July 9.
Cancer drug shortage: 8 updates
The chemotherapy shortage “remains a moving target,” the National Comprehensive Cancer Network said in June.
CMS proposes policies to reduce maternal mortality
CMS for the first time has proposed “baseline” requirements related to hospitals’ obstetrical services, which include standards related to staffing and emergency readiness.
The biggest issue for CFOs in 2024
From operating margins still causing challenges for many health systems to consistent worries about healthcare workforce shortages, the current economy has trumped cost reduction concerns for CFOs in 2024, according to a new Deloitte annual survey.
Hospital returns to paper records after EHR contract lapses
A Texas hospital has returned to paper records after failing to secure a new EHR contract, D Magazine reported.
