Decatur, IN

The gap between hospitals with strong and weak margins is growing, according to Kaufman Hall, and the top hospitals are vigilant about evaluating their physician strategies. "Data from the National Hospital Flash Report show that not all hospitals are generating losses; higher performing organizations are carefully reviewing their employed physician portfolios with a focus on profitable service lines and are more effective at deploying advanced practice providers," stated the research firm in the second quarter Physician Flash Report, released Aug. 5.

What top financially performing hospitals do differently with physicians

Houston, TX

From real-time communication updates to bedside interactions, hospitals and health systems are increasingly focused on enhancing personalization to drive patient experience improvements. Becker's recently connected with several health systems to explore their core strategies for improving patient experience and reflect on notable advancements over the past year. A common theme...

4 hospitals' most notable PX initiatives this year

Addressing Physician and Advance Practice Providers staffing shortages is a necessity for healthcare organizations, yet many hospitals and health systems remain unsure about the most effective way to go about it. During an August Becker's Hospital Review podcast sponsored by CHG Healthcare, Scott Polenz, principal consultant at CHG Healthcare, discussed...

Addressing Physician and APP Healthcare staffing shortages

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

COVID-19 deaths fell 68.9% from 2022 to 2023 — dropping from the fourth leading cause of death to the tenth, the CDC said. The CDC used U.S. death certificates to estimate the highest causes of death. The report, released Aug. 8, shares the estimated number of deaths in 2023, and the final report is expected to be released later this year, NBC News reported.

COVID deaths fell 69% in 1 year

UnitedHealthcare will launch a national gold-card program Oct. 1 for providers that consistently adhere to evidence-based guidelines to bypass prior authorizations for some medical services. Five things for spine and orthopedic surgeons to know:. 1. Under the new program, gold card practices will simply complete an advanced notification for the...

UnitedHealthcare to begin national gold-card program: 5 notes for spine surgeons

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Alabama State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

The FDA has approved the first nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. The epinephrine nasal spray, called neffy, is for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients weighing approximately 66 pounds or more, according to an Aug. 9 news release from the agency. The approval is...

FDA approves 1st anaphylaxis nasal spray

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Walgreens shared in an Aug. 7 Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it could sell off its entire stake in primary care clinic chain VillageMD. "The company is currently evaluating a variety of options with respect to VillageMD in light of ongoing investments by the company in VillageMD’s businesses and VillageMD’s substantial ongoing and expected future cash requirement," the filing said. "These options could include a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic opportunities."

Walgreens eyes offloading all of VillageMD

Demand for physician specialists is growing, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives," report. The 2024 report is based on a sample of 2,138 physicians and advanced practice providers contacted between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. Here are three notes on the...

Physician specialist demand skyrocketing

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Many organizational leaders probably would agree that positive employee experience can foster a strong company culture and drive key business objectives. Yet many organizations are falling short in this area for several reasons, led by failing to understand their employees’ needs. In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, EX...

Can EX help drive workforce transformation? If it’s all about people

Patient retention is the lifeblood of any successful chiropractic practice, but it all starts with patient compliance. Unfortunately, the reality is often riddled with challenges leading to patient drop-off. Reasons like temporary pain relief, exhausted insurance benefits, lack of communication from the doctor or the dreaded “time to pay again” moment at the front desk can all contribute to this frustrating cycle. However, there’s a brighter path forward. Just like core principles guide the practice of chiropractic care, patient retention and patient compliance thrive on specific strategies. We’ve identified five key areas, the five Fs, that significantly boost patient compliance and loyalty. The following article explores how to transform your patient experience and turn occasional visits into lifelong partnerships:

Patient compliance: The five best ways to get patients to follow your treatment plan

Heart disease and cancer remained the leading causes of death in 2023, according to provisional data released Aug. 8 by the CDC. Mortality data is collected by the National Center for Health Statistics National Vital Statistics System from U.S. death certificates, according to an analysis published Aug. 8 in JAMA.

Heart disease, cancer remain leading causes of death in US

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The FDA released guidance Aug. 6 on the Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System recall. The recall is in response to 10 reported injuries resulting from false negative responses received while using the device. No deaths have been reported. Affected users need to contact Medtronic to have the device's software...

False negatives reported on Medtronic device

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How important are national rankings to physician executives?

National rankings offer patients valuable insights into a health system's care quality, outcomes and performance, helping them make informed choices. But to what extent do these...

How important are national rankings to physician executives?

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