Hospitals and health systems lacking a nurse trustee on their boards are overlooking a valuable opportunity, Ellen Brzytwa, MSN, RN, said in an American Hospital Association podcast episode released Dec. 12.
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LPNs make hospital comeback
The primary places of practice for licensed practical nurses are often outpatient clinics, nursing homes and other ambulatory care settings. Throughout the past few years, however, LPNs have made a hospital comeback as a growing number of health system…
Amazon's pay for 7 healthcare jobs
As Amazon continues its push into healthcare, here are seven healthcare jobs the tech giant is hiring for this month.
Supreme Court to hear case on mifepristone
The Supreme Court decided Dec. 13 to review a decision from the Fifth Circuit on mifepristone. The outcome could limit access to the abortion drug.
CMS greenlights $600M for Mississippi hospitals
CMS approved $600 million for Mississippi hospitals as part of a new state initiative, SuperTalk Mississippi Media reported Dec. 13.
Elon Musk plans STEM-focused university
Elon Musk is planning a STEM-focused primary and secondary school, which he intends to expand into a university, Bloomberg reported Dec. 13.
Health First trims operating loss by 14% in FY 2023
Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First reported a $64.4 million operating loss in fiscal year 2023, a 14% improvement on the $74.7 million loss it reported last year, according to financial documents published Dec. 13.
Tampa General to install Epic at 3 acquired hospitals
Tampa (Fla) General Hospital will transition three hospitals it acquired from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems to Epic, a spokesperson confirmed with Becker’s.
Orlando Health boosts operating performance by $734M in FY 2023
Orlando (Fla.) Health transformed a $422.7 million operating loss (-8% margin) in fiscal year 2022 to a $310.8 million gain (5.1% margin) in FY 2023, according to financial documents published Dec. 13. The results equate to a $733.5 million swing from …
CDC's upcoming mask rule can worsen protection flaws, critics say
Before a CDC advisory committee votes whether to update its 13-year-old infection control rules in healthcare settings, critics of the guidance’s draft say the proposal is confusing and too lenient, KFF Health News reported Dec. 14.
