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New strain of drug-resistant bacteria identified

A new strain of multidrug resistant Pseudocitrobacter bacteria has been identified by researchers. The novel strain was resistant to seven different classes of antibiotics, according to the data, published Jan. 17 in The Journal of Hospital Infection.

The best-paying jobs in healthcare

Physicians, surgeons, dentists and pharmacists top a list from Forbes Advisor of the 20 highest-paying healthcare jobs.

California system names 1st chief experience officer

Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health has promoted Paul McGinty to serve as its first chief patient experience officer.

Drugmakers turn to class of cancer drugs to fuel growth in 2024

Drugmakers have their sights set on a class of cancer drugs known as antibody drug conjugates, or ADCs, to drive growth, CNBC reported Jan. 14. 

Supply chain issues to monitor in 2024

As the healthcare supply chain continues to bounce back from COVID-19 disruptions, leaders are monitoring geopolitical concerns, inflation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity dangers. 

36 hospitals and health systems with great psychiatry and mental health programs | 2023

Becker’s is delighted to name 36 hospitals and health systems with great psychiatry and mental health programs.

The nursing school with highest NCLEX pass rate in every state

Iowa, Kentucky, New Mexico and Wisconsin were the only states with nursing programs that had a perfect score, according to a registerednursing.org ranking.

UCLA, UC Irvine team up for surgical data repository

UCLA and UC Irvine worked together to develop a repository of de-identified EHR data and high-fidelity physiological waveform data based on more than 83,000 surgeries with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

General Catalyst to purchase Ohio health system

Venture capital firm General Catalyst plans to acquire Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health and transform the health system into a for-profit entity. 

MultiCare Yakima EHR to cost $50M

After Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System acquired Yakima (Wash.) Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima is set to get a new EHR system, Apple Valley News Now reported Jan. 16.