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Missouri hospital worker alleges hours are being cut in wake of cyberattack

An anonymous employee from Liberty (Mo.) Hospital is alleging that the organization has been cutting employee hours due to a December cybersecurity incident, KCTV reported Jan. 3. 

Judge rules no juror misconduct in Johns Hopkins 'Netflix' case

The judge overseeing the Johns Hopkins All Children’s civil case made famous by a Netflix documentary determined there was no juror misconduct during the eight-week trial, Fox 13 reported Jan. 3.  

Top 10 affordable online RN-to-BSN programs

Seven of the 10 most affordable online RN-to-BSN programs are based in Florida, according to a Jan. 1 ranking from Forbes Advisor. 

Mayo Clinic plans $9M cancer center expansion

Mayo Clinic is launching a $9 million expansion and renovation to its New Prague cancer center beginning in 2024.

Psychological safety at work has downsides, studies show

For all its benefits, too much psychological safety in the workplace may lead to lower job performance, according to research summarized in a Jan. 3 Harvard Business Review article.

Ascension expands home health services

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ascension Saint Thomas Home Health has transitioned to Compassus, which specializes in providing integrated home-based care. 

Massachusetts system to convert abandoned nursing home into hospital

Worcester-based UMass Memorial Health plans to convert a former nursing home into a 72-bed hospital building for high acuity patients, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported Jan. 3.

Judge to rule if California hospital is eligible for Chapter 9 bankruptcy

A judge will soon rule on Hollister, Calif.-based Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy eligibility, the Hollister Free Lance reported Jan. 3. 

Healthcare job cuts up 91% from 2022

Healthcare/products companies and manufacturers, including hospitals, announced the third-most job cuts in 2023 among 30 industries and sectors measured, according to one new analysis.

Home health company launches $1B IPO

Louisville, Ky.-based BrightSpring Health Services, a home and community-based health services provider, on Jan. 2 filed for an initial public offering, listing several of Wall Street’s biggest banks in its plans, according to Bloomerg.