Columbus, OH

A bill calling for the establishment of physician-owned hospitals would improve access to healthcare in rural areas, the American Medical Association wrote in an Aug. 14 article. The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act would allow the creation of certain physician-owned hospitals, as outlined in the article.

Physician-owned hospitals could boost rural healthcare: AMA

Indianapolis, IN

Medicare Advantage has grown rapidly in recent years, with 32.8 million people (54% of the eligible Medicare population) now enrolled in an MA plan. Health systems are grappling with various challenges within the program, such as excessive prior authorization denial rates and slow payments from insurers, but some organizations have positioned themselves for success.

1 health system's secret to Medicare Advantage success

Health systems are increasingly leveraging EHR systems for more than just storing patient data. Cleveland Clinic is using its Epic EHR system to bolster patient safety and caregiver well-being. It is doing this through an integration within its EHR that features alerts when unsafe situations arise, offering guidance to caregivers on how to navigate challenging encounters.

Health systems push EHRs beyond patient records

Oakland, CA

Kaiser Permanente decided to embark on the largest generative AI project in healthcare to date after considerable demand from clinicians and positive feedback from patients. The Oakland, Calif.-based health system rolled out an ambient listening tool from healthcare artificial intelligence startup Abridge to providers across its 40 hospitals and over 600 medical offices Aug. 15, starting with family and internal medicine and some specialties.

Why Kaiser Permanente went all in on generative AI

New York City, NY

At a time when most states and the federal government continue to exclude millions of people from health insurance, the NYC Care health care access program offers an innovative approach for local governments. Launched by NYC Health + Hospitals in 2019, NYC Care connects uninsured New Yorkers, particularly those excluded...

NYC Care: A blueprint for universal healthcare access

When it comes to taking care of our health, proactive action and a mindset of preparedness are always necessary. By taking the right precaution, and being prepared always, we can handle a medical emergency to the best of our ability. And the medical industry has been coming up with ingenious innovations, that are completely transforming the healthcare game. Designers have been coming up with new and improved, life-saving medical designs that not only boost medical care but also relieve some of the pressure from our tireless medical force. From an award-winning inflatable stretcher design to a prosthetic foot that achieves human-level flexibility – these innovations are upping the medical arena.

10 Best Medical Designs Innovating & Upping The Healthcare Industry

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Herbie J Pilato

As actor, George Stanford Brown is best known for his role as Officer Terry Webster on the iconic TV crime series, The Rookies, which originally aired on ABC from 1972 to 1976. He later switched career gears and became a director of TV shows like Hill Street Blues and much more. He recently turned 81 years old, and this is his story.

A Look Back at the Life and Career of Acclaimed Actor/Director George Stanford Brown, Now, 81

Businesses with very relaxed or nonexistent internal controls over cash transactions are at a high risk of skimming fraud. The best way to detect and prevent cash skimming is to implement a robust internal control system with a strong emphasis on proper and adequate transaction documentation. In this article, we’ll...

What Is Cash Skimming? Examples, Detection & Prevention

Arizona State

Flagstaff, AZ

The American College of Surgeons has removed Flagstaff (Ariz.) Medical Center's Level 2 Trauma Center verification after an onsite review and renewal application. FMC, which is part of Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona Healthcare, must make five specific improvements, as a hospital can only be noncompliant with three or fewer standards to earn or maintain a verification status, according to an Aug. 9 statement from NAH shared with Becker's.

Arizona hospital's Level 2 trauma status at risk

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Illinois State

Rockford, IL

Paula Carynski, MSN, RN, president of Rockford, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, will retire Jan. 31. Ms. Carynski has been with the hospital for 39 years and has held the leadership role for 11 years, according to an Aug. 13 news release from Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare. Prior...

Illinois hospital president to retire

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Proper organization in a medical facility ensures that clinicians can focus on patient care rather than administrative hassles. It involves meticulous management of records, supplies, and the environment itself. A disorganized facility can lead to inefficiencies, increased operational costs, and even compromise patient safety. Discover tips for organizing medical facilities...

3 Tips for Organizing Medical Facilities

The social fintech company Fincluded from Utrecht proudly announces the launch of PINCARD, the payment account designed specifically for EU migrant workers. With PINCARD, Fincluded offers inclusive financial services to the growing community of migrant workers in the Netherlands. Access to financial services for migrant workers. Migrant workers in the...

Fincluded Introduces PINCARD, The Payment Account for Migrant Workers

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

XiFin is introducing the Pharmacy Payor Rate Transparency Monitor. XiFin, a provider of healthcare information technologies and services, announced that it has unified its products under the XiFin banner to bring the marketplace a more powerful integrated solution that provides greater end-to-end flexibility and functionality for managing clinical services. The...

OmniSYS is now XiFin Pharmacy Solutions

The US Sun

WANTED! Someone very special who can help others when they are at their most vulnerable. Substance Abuse nurses make a major difference to millions of lives each year, but there is a serious shortage of good candidates. However, clinics across America are recruiting right now. To find out what it...

Becoming a Substance Abuse Nurse – qualifications, skills and salary

Healthcare bankruptcies hit a five-year high in 2023, which saw 12 hospitals and health systems file for bankruptcy, but have slowed over the last three quarters, according to a report published Aug. 14 by Gibbins Advisors, a healthcare restructuring consulting firm. While there were 79 bankruptcy cases filed in 2023,...

Healthcare bankruptcies slow after 5-year high

Philadelphia, PA

Marc Schaller was named COO of Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, Pa. Mr. Schaller brings 25 years of healthcare experience to the role, according to a July 17 hospital news release shared with Becker's. Most recently, he served as the interim vice president of operations at Jefferson Einstein...

Jefferson hospital names COO

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No-show fees in healthcare: Are they effective?

Compared to other service industries, the prevalence of no-show fee policies in healthcare is difficult to gauge. But one thing is clear: No-show rates are a...

No-show fees in healthcare: Are they effective?

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