Category: Press Release

Oracle Health reported in February that its EHR is showing results, pointing to a roughly 30% drop in cleaning response time at an Illinois hospital, preventing discharge delays. “Oracle Health real-time health system solutions and the people and processes around it have been pivotal in managing our length of stay,” said Teresa Andrea, BSN, RN, […]

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health recorded an operating income of $576.6 million (4.8% operating margin) in 2025, compared to an operating income of $556.3 million (5.5% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Feb. 27 financial report.  Total operating revenue was $11.9 billion for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, a 16.8% increase […]

As measles outbreaks continue to worsen across the U.S., the percentage of physicians seeking fellowships in infectious diseases is shrinking, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program.  In a report published Feb. 19, the NRPM shared data from the Specialties Matching Service Matching program for the 2026 appointment year. In the program’s 42-year […]

The FDA has lifted a clinical hold on Intellia Therapeutics’ phase 3 Magnitude trial of nexiguran ziclumeran, or nex-z. The trial was paused Oct. 29 after a patient developed grade 4 liver transaminase elevations and elevated bilirubin following a Sept. 30 dose of nex-z, according to a March 2 news release. The participant was hospitalized […]

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Cape Cod Healthcare, based in Hyannis, Mass., seeks an executive director of finance and revenue.   2. Cheyenne (Wyo.) Regional Medical Center seeks a revenue integrity administrator.  3. […]

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed two new members to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee Feb. 27, ahead of a rescheduled meeting in mid-March where members are expected to review COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.  Mr. Kennedy said Sean Downing, MD, and Angelina Farella, MD, will join the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Downing is […]

Families of Idahoans with disabilities say their lives could be upended as lawmakers in the state’s Republican-dominated legislature mull sweeping cuts. Services at risk include the 24/7 care that allows a 39-year-old with cerebral palsy to live independently; the in-home caregiving that lets a 26-year-old with brain damage from a hemorrhage at birth stay in […]

Star Quinn moved to Kingsport, Tennessee, in 2023, the same year the state began covering dental costs for about 600,000 low-income adults enrolled in Medicaid. But when Quinn chipped a tooth and it became infected, she could not find a dentist near her home who would accept her government health coverage and was taking new […]

Telehealth continues to evolve from an optional care modality into a routine component of clinical practice. Findings from the 2024 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Workforce Research Recap, highlight how increasing telehealth utilization is prompting many organizations to reassess educational curricula to better reflect modern care delivery needs. The integration of telehealth […]

Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints. Poorly designed layouts can create bottlenecks, limit privacy, and negatively impact both staff and patient experience. Yet for many hospitals, clinics, and outpatient settings, expanding or relocating simply isn’t feasible. Construction costs have risen dramatically […]