Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Hospital Review Contract provisions that stick nurses with the cost of training programs if they leave or are terminated before their contracts are up will largely be prohibited under the Federal Trade Commission’s April 23 ruling to ban noncompete agreements — a decision National Nurses United is applauding. “We know that […]
Paige Twenter – Becker’s Hospital Review Community Health Systems’ hospitals in Texas and Pennsylvania now stock epinephrine manufactured by Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. The deal is part of a partnership announced March 7, which connects Mark Cuban’s drug manufacturing facility in Dallas to nine hospitals owned by Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems. “This
Publish date: April 24, 2024 By Steph Weber The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements, possibly making it easier for doctors to switch employers without having to leave their communities and patients behind. But business groups have vowed to challenge the decision in court. The proposed final rule passed on a
by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Nurses advocate on behalf of their patients in health care settings every day but often hesitate to speak up in other settings, especially when policy and politics are involved. A nurse-turned-legislator says it’s crucial for nurses to develop the confidence and competence to add their voices to important
Mackenzie Bean (Twitter) – Becker’s Hospital Review Interest in side hustles accelerated during COVID-19, as many Americans looked for opportunities to boost their income amid rising inflation rates and a turbulent job market. New data suggests this trend has persisted in 2023, with a growing number of U.S. workers pursuing side gigs, Bloomberg reported April
Molly Gamble (Twitter) – Becker’s Hospital Review Critiques of out-of-pocket spending in healthcare have long centered on the erratic nature of prices, with comparisons resting on sticker stability in other industries — a reference point that may not be as valid today as it once was. Christopher Beam, writing fellow at The Atlantic, delves into
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Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Clinical Leadership Enrollment in BSN programs at nursing schools across the U.S. held steady in 2023, though fewer students are entering in master’s and PhD programs, according to new data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The AACN conducts a national survey of nursing schools with baccalaureate and higher
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Alexis Kayser (Email) – Becker’s Hospital Review It has been over a year since the FBI and Justice Department disclosed “Operation Nightingale,” which cracked open a fake nursing degree scheme at three now-shuttered schools. More than 7,600 fraudulent diplomas and transcripts were sold to aspiring nurses, who paid $10,000 for the documents — without completing
— There are robust resources available to help by Thomas Pineo, DO April 13, 2024 In 1983, I signed up for a paper route at the age of 13. Every morning, I rose early, got on my bike, picked up the papers, and delivered them to my subscribers. After that, I headed off to school
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The Dark Side of AI in Mental Health — High demand for AI training data may increase unethical practices in collecting patient data by Michael DePeau-Wilson, Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today April 11, 2024 With the rise in patient-facing psychiatric chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the potential need for patient mental health data
