A new class of synthetic opioids known as orphines is emerging in the U.S., raising concerns for public health officials and clinicians, The New York Times reported May 5. Orphines began appearing in the U.S. drug supply in the fall,…
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Healthcare organizations are investing heavily in AI and digital innovation — yet many are discovering that legacy systems, redundant applications and fragmented infrastructure are slowing progress. Before scaling AI or advanced analytics, many healthcare IT, digital and compliance leaders are…
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Stephen Perri
Principal Solutions Architect - Healthcare, RapidScale
Miles Tanner
Director of Healthcare Solutions, RapidScale
Nearly three-quarters of physicians say they’re satisfied with their jobs. But fewer than two-thirds plan to stay — and less than 1 in 3 would recommend their organization to a colleague. That gap is a financial and operational risk. CHG…
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Matt Brown
Vice President, Advisory Services and Enterprise Solutions, CHG Healthcare
Tewksbury (Mass.) Hospital has partially reversed a recent ban on security tools, after a series of violent incidents and backlash from staff, unions and local authorities, The Boston Globe reported May 4. Under the updated policy, pepper spray, handcuffs and…
Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital must pay $10 million after a jury on May 1 ruled against the hospital in the death of 69-year-old Terri Price. The jury found the hospital liable after Ms. Price was admitted to a psychiatric unit…
HHS outlined an action plan May 4 to “curb psychiatric overprescribing” when clinically indicated, especially for children. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., detailed the initiative at a MAHA Institute summit, focusing on evaluating prescription patterns, assessing benefits and harms,…
The United States is facing a severe behavioral health crisis driven by provider shortages, rising demand, and increasing patient acuity. Emergency department utilization for mental health has surged, particularly among youth. Suicide rates among individuals ages 15 to 24 increased…
Dustin Koctar has been named vice president of finance for Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health, according to a May 4 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Koctar served as vice president of treasury for Franklin, Tenn.-based Acadia Healthcare, according to…
Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System is advancing a precision well-being framework that shifts clinician burnout efforts upstream, focusing on operational drivers of stress and individualized interventions rather than traditional wellness programs, Ryan Breshears, PhD, chief behavioral health officer and chief…
Healthcare procurement is under pressure from every direction including rising costs, supply uncertainty and growing expectations for quality. New research based on a national Advisory Board survey of over 100 health system supply chain and executive leaders reveals how organizations…
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