Chief Nursing Officer Nancy Bisco-Flora, BSN, RN, is retiring after nearly 50 years at Newark, N.J.-based Saint Michael’s Medical Center, TapintoNewark reported Jan. 10.
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How Allina Health's revenue cycle VP is building payer relationships
Motti Edelstein, vice president of revenue cycle at Minneapolis-based Allina Health, said his background has helped him see payer relationships in a different light.
Concerns mount for depressive side effects linked to asthma drug
Even after the FDA issued a warning in 2020 about the adverse effects linked to Singulair, a now generic asthma drug, and strengthened its warning in 2022, physicians continue to prescribe it to millions of patients.
Medicare reimbursement hits new low
Medicare historically reimburses hospitals below the cost of providing care to patients, but payments to hospitals fell to a record low in 2022, according to new data provided by the American Hospital Association.
10 top issues for CEOs in 2024: Survey
This year, CEOs in the U.S. and globally are most worried about a recession and inflation, according to a survey from The Conference Board.
NP pay by specialty
The median total cash compensation paid to nurse practitioners varies by specialty, according to one survey.
4 major CFO moves in 5 days
New year, new role for CFOs across major healthcare organizations. Several CFO leadership changes have already made headlines in 2024.
23 patients evacuated from Pennsylvania hospital after utility issue
Twenty-three patients at a critical illness recovery hospital in Erie, Pa., were transferred in the early morning hours of Jan. 10 after a utility-related issue, according to reports from local news outlets.
Wisconsin lawmakers look to rename VA medical center
Wisconsin congressional delegates are pushing a bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, Wis., after Jason Simcakoski.
Alzheimer's drug works to break barriers in more than 1 way
Aduhelm, a drug that received accelerated approval from the FDA for Alzheimer’s treatment, has shown success in early trials. Now researchers are working to find a way to deliver more of the drug to the brain to boost its effectiveness, according…
