The American Hospital Association is advocating for value-based care as the House of Representatives seeks input on modernizing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, a Jan. 16 letter said. The organization stressed the importance of alternative payment models, but it said member hospitals sometimes struggled to implement Center for Medicare & Medicaid […]
Continue ReadingThe American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognized 580 units from more than 300 hospitals with the Beacon Award for Excellence in 2025. The Beacon Award honors hospital units that demonstrate excellence in patient care, outcomes and professional practice. Applicants are evaluated across three modules — patient outcomes, work environment and nursing workforce — and must […]
Continue ReadingPomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, Calif., plans to eliminate 265 positions amid significant state and federal funding cuts. The reductions, announced Jan. 7, are part of a broader strategy to preserve access to care, maintain long-term sustainability and address financial headwinds, according to a statement shared with Becker’s. The 427-bed nonprofit community medical […]
Continue ReadingBoston tops WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the best cities for science, technology, engineering and math jobs. The personal finance website compared 100 of the most populated U.S. metropolitan statistical areas across three dimensions: professional opportunities, STEM-friendliness and quality of life. WalletHub evaluated those dimensions using 21 metrics, ranging from job openings for STEM graduates per […]
Continue ReadingArmed with a new $100 million donation, UT Health Austin (Texas) leaders told Becker’s they are well on their way to creating an “AI-native” health system. Nvidia investor and board member Tench Coxe and his wife, Simone, gave the unrestricted gift Jan. 12, helping to boost the upcoming academic medical center’s goal of becoming an […]
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Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends. It was a contrast to how Cole, 18, spent part of the 2024 holiday season. She was in the hospital — a frequent occurrence with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that damages oxygen-carrying red […]
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Serenity Cole pasó las fiestas del pasado diciembre descansando con su familia cerca de su casa en St. Louis, haciendo manualidades y visitando amigos. Fue muy diferente a la temporada navideña de 2024, cuando estuvo hospitalizada, algo frecuente debido a la anemia falciforme, una enfermedad genética que daña los glóbulos rojos encargados de transportar oxígeno, […]
Continue ReadingYork, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has surpassed 1 million registered users on its MyWellSpan patient portal. The online platform allows patients to schedule appointments — including virtual urgent care visits — complete electronic check-ins, manage billing, communicate with providers and receive text alerts, according to a Jan. 20 news release from the health system. Launched in […]
Continue ReadingWarren Moore was appointed president and COO of Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health. Mr. Moore is expanding his role after serving as executive vice president and COO since 2021. In his new position, he will oversee operations across Inspira’s hospitals, health centers and outpatient locations, while continuing to focus on strategic partnerships, according to a […]
Continue ReadingMembers of Teamsters Local 760 began a strike Jan. 17 at MultiCare Yakima (Wash.) Memorial Hospital. Five things to know: 1. The union represents 168 technical employees at the hospital, including workers in surgery, radiology, MRI, pharmacy and lab departments, according to NonStop Local. Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare, the hospital’s parent organization, is a 13-hospital health […]
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