Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said modern healthcare is “just kind of nutty” and future generations will look back on this time wondering what we were thinking, Fortune reported.
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The workplace initiatives that reduced burnout, per physicians
Physicians said increasing compensation and adding support staff were the two workplace initiatives that would most effectively reduce burnout, according to a Jan. 24 Medscape report.
5 health systems outsourcing RCM functions
Becker’s has reported on five health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions since Oct. 4:
HHS releases cybersecurity guidance
The HHS has released a set of voluntary cybersecurity performance goals tailored to the healthcare sector that aim to help protect the industry from cyberattacks and improve response when events occur.
Fake Ozempic tied to 3 cases of hypoglycemia: Reuters
A regional poison control center suspects three cases of hypoglycemia in 2023 were linked to counterfeit versions of Ozempic, according to a Jan. 24 Reuters exclusive report.
Ochsner Health names new CIO
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has named Amy Trainor, BSN, RN, as its new CIO and senior vice president.
Ballad Health names new northern region CFO
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has named Sean Mills CFO of its Northern region.
The top safety measure for hospitals this year: Poll
This year, healthcare professionals are focused on patient and staff safety, a recent Becker’s poll found.
UNC Health appoints 4 leaders
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health has named several leaders to roles for the development of a new children’s hospital and external affairs.
Teen murder suspect escapes in Pennsylvania hospital parking lot
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia temporarily suspended nonessential clinical operations in response to a teen murder suspect that escaped police custody in the parking lot.
