Orlando (Fla.) Health’s Hospital Care at Home has served 1,000 patients in Central Florida since launching 16 months ago and now is accepting participating commercial insurances.
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Pittsburgh halts construction on UPMC's $1.5B hospital
Officials with the city of Pittsburgh halted construction work on UPMC’s $1.5 billion hospital tower June 20, saying the health system did not have permits required for certain aspects of the project, according to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report.
Reopened hospital awaits critical designation
North Adams (Mass.) Regional Hospital reopened in March after abruptly closing a decade ago, but the hospital is still awaiting the critical access hospital designation that allowed its new owner to reopen the facility, The Berkshire Eagle reported Jun…
US national debt to skyrocket over the next decade: 5 things to know
The U.S. national debt may exceed $50.7 trillion by 2034 as rising spending and interest expenses outpace tax revenues and deficits are amplified by increased costs for Medicare and Social Security, according to a report published June 18 by the Congre…
UCSF shifts to doctorate midwifery program amid criticism
The University of California San Francisco is ending its master’s program for nurse midwives and moving to a doctorate program — and critics say it could make it harder for new midwives to enter the field, the San Francisco Chronicle reported June 23.
HHS adds info blocking penalties for hospitals
HHS finalized its final rule outlining disincentives for hospitals, health systems and clinicians blocking patient information exchange on June 24.
Minnesota hospital closes special nursery
Robbinsdale, Minn.-based North Memorial Health has closed the specialty nursery unit at its hospital in the city, the Star Tribune reported June 23.
Connecticut hospital seeks to move oncology services
The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare, has filed an application with the state seeking permission to relocate its medical oncology service in a move it said will better accommodate expansions, the Hartford Business Jo…
90 patient safety experts to know | 2024
The individuals featured on this list are staunch advocates for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. These honorees include healthcare providers, researchers and executives who prioritize patient safety above all else.
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