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Nov 30 | Jeff Lagasse

Struggles of care home staff during COVID-19 first wave revealed in Whatsapp messages

An analysis of social media messages shows scant guidance for things like infection control and proper…

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In a recently announced merger with the larger Intermountain system, CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft was to serve as president emeritus.

Nov 25 | Mallory Hackett

Sanford Health cuts ties with longtime CEO after he said he wouldn't wear a mask

In a recently announced merger with the larger Intermountain system, CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft was to serve as…

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Nov 18 | Jeff Lagasse

NorthShore University HealthSystem's digital strategy is being tested against second wave

The system's digital transformation achieved Stage 7 designation from the HIMSS Analytics…

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Nov 11 | Jeff Lagasse

Patients prefer doctors who share their same race/ethnicity

The findings underscore the need for health systems to address issues of implicit biases and to diversify the physician workforce.

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Nov 06 | Bill Siwicki

Brigham and Women's uses crowdsourcing tech to take aim at everyday problems

The Boston health system's Digital Innovation Hub has spearheaded a new way to get all staff to contribute…

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AMA pushes back against attacks on physicians.

Nov 06 | Susan Morse

Provider Notebook: American Medical Association reacts to 'ongoing attacks on physicians'

There's been close to a 6% increase in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment since the public health…

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Nov 03 | Susan Morse

Anthem is paying $594 million to settle Blues antitrust settlement

Non-COVID-19 utilization is back to 95% of baseline, and, when coupled with the cost of COVID-19 care, overall utilization…

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Oct 26 | Jeff Lagasse

Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center closes after more than 70 years

The hospital tried for months to secure more than $10 million in funding for critical frailty improvements, but…

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Oct 20 | Mallory Hackett

CVS aims to hire 10,000 pharmacy techs to help administer a COVID-19 vaccine

CVS is advocating for trained pharmacy technicians to administer vaccinations while under the supervision of an…

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Oct 16 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS awards nearly $500 million to support primary healthcare workforce

Two NHSC programs have more than doubled the number of NHSC clinicians treating patients with opioid use disorders.

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