[ad_1] An estimated 333,942 healthcare providers dropped out of the workforce in 2021, many of whom departed due to retirement, burnout and other stressors related to the pandemic, […]
Researchers show how WGS surveillance can monitor HAIs at hospitals
[ad_1] Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have been deploying real-time whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to help monitor and curb healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within the university hospital. Presenting at […]
NYSNA vote: Union to join National Nurses United
[ad_1] The New York State Nurses Association will affiliate with National Nurses United, expanding the ranks of the country’s largest union and professional association of registered nurses to […]
Google, Facebook parent involved in Advocate Aurora data breach
[ad_1] It’s unclear exactly how long Advocate Aurora has used pixel technology and when it identified a patient information breach. The health system did not immediately respond to […]
CVS-Signify Health deal: DOJ requests more information
[ad_1] The Justice Department wants more information about CVS Health’s proposed $8 billion acquisition of Signify Health before allowing it to proceed, the companies disclosed Thursday. CVS announced last […]
Renown Health names Dr. Brian Erling as president/CEO
[ad_1] Renown Health named Dr. Brian Erling as its president and CEO, effective Nov. 14. Erling has spent more than 20 years in healthcare leadership roles, most recently […]
OB-GYN and family medicine students face tough abortion training
[ad_1] Students in obstetrics-gynecology and family medicine — two of the most popular medical residencies — face tough choices about where to advance their training in a landscape […]
National Academy of Medicine issues report on health worker burnout
[ad_1] Investing in mental health resources, standardizing technology usage and supporting diverse recruitment efforts are among the National Academy of Medicine’s recommendation support healthcare workers and address widespread and […]
Sutter Health agrees to settlement for lab test billing
[ad_1] Sutter Health has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle allegations of improper billing practices, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District […]
Bright Health sells $175M in stock to shore up shaky finances
[ad_1] Bright Health Group has closed a $175 million investment round as the health insurer works to stabilize its troubled finances. The insurtech sold 175,000 shares of Series B stock […]
