As experts predict sprawling shortages of physicians in the near future, community pharmacists are well-positioned to care for minor ailments, according to researchers at Pullman-based Washington State University.
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Viewpoint: Could a fungal infection spur the next pandemic?
In 2022, WHO created a priority list of pathogenic fungi and noted invasive fungal diseases are on the rise worldwide, particularly in immunocompromised populations. Could fungi spur the next pandemic?
Allegheny Health Network posts $31.3M Q1 operating loss
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network reported an operating loss of $31.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, a $4.9 million improvement from the $36.2 million loss it reported in the same period in 2023, according to its May 30 finance report.&n…
South Carolina system taps revenue cycle VP
Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health has named Derek Dudley vice president of revenue cycle, according to a May 29 post on his LinkedIn page.
The texts that reduced clinician depression, anxiety: Penn Medicine
A study conducted by Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania found regular, automated text reminders on how to access mental health resources helped decrease healthcare workers’ depression and anxiety.
Nurses and secondary jobs: 4 key takeaways
About one in 10 registered nurses in the U.S. hold more than one job, federal data suggests.
Health system-payer negotiations 'coming to a head'
Contract negotiations between health systems and payers are a routine part of doing business, but ongoing cost and workforce pressures, inflation and widespread Medicare Advantage challenges are forcing health systems to push back against the dynamics …
UCSF Health receives $5M gift to develop AI monitoring platform
San Francisco-based UCSF Health and the UCSF Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation received a $5 million gift to develop an automated artificial intelligence monitoring platform for clinical care.
Judy Faulkner is 'single biggest obstacle to EHR interoperability,' Oracle leader says
Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner is the “single biggest obstacle to EHR interoperability,” an Oracle executive wrote in a blog post.
Corewell Health brings together 100s of MyChart versions
Corewell Health is uniting hundreds of instances of MyChart’s patient portal to give patients a more streamlined experience, Moody on the Market reported.
