Amid a looming shortage of pharmacists, health system pharmacy leaders are increasing their investments in technology and leveling up roles, according to a survey of 324 pharmacy directors of general and children’s hospitals.
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Hospitals take fewer patients after cyberattacks
Hospitals reduce patient intake following a ransomware attack, Politico reported May 29.
NYC Health + Hospitals taps 1st chief decarbonization officer
New York City Health + Hospitals has named an inaugural chief decarbonization officer to head the system’s sustainability efforts citywide.
Ascension restores EHR in 1st market after cyberattack
St. Louis-based Ascension has restored access to its EHR in its first market following a May 8 ransomware attack.
Humana executive to return to UConn Health as CEO
Andrew Agwunobi, MD, is returning to the helm of Farmington, Conn.-based UConn Health.
Why do we neglect new mothers? The urgent need for maternal mental health support
Giving birth and becoming a new mother is often viewed as one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life.
Providers want better Medicare Advantage prior auth data
The Medical Group Management Association said that as the number of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries continues to grow, “it is imperative that the MA program ensures adequate and transparent coverage to patients, timely payment to medical groups and re…
UCLA nurses fight schedule changes, hundreds threaten to quit
Registered nurses held a rally outside UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Los Angeles May 29 to protest scheduling practice changes for float pool nurses, which could result in as many as 200 nurse resignations.
10 Epic updates in May
From releasing its AI validation suite to detailing plans to launch a new personalized care data tool this summer, here are 10 updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s in May:
Nurses urge health department for onsite inspectors at Tenet hospital
Registered nurses and the Massachusetts Nurses Association have filed a fifth round of complaints against Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., to state and federal agencies, which include a direct appeal to the Massachusetts Department of Public…
