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Penn Medicine Residents Vote to Unionize

88% of residents and fellows voted in favor of the union

May 09, 2023
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Cyberattacks a Problem for Nearby EDs, Too

Authors call for "coordinated regional surge planning" similar to natural disasters

May 08, 2023
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You're Ready for Your Patient to Leave the Hospital. But Are They Ready?

Discharge must be a coordinated effort by the healthcare team

May 06, 2023
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Feds Probe Hospitals Accused of Denying Emergency Abortion Care

State laws may have changed, but federal EMTALA requirements have not, says HHS secretary

May 02, 2023
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Return of 3-Day Rule Will Stress Crowded Hospitals Further

Groups call for the 57-year-old policy to be abolished

Apr 26, 2023
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Fired Hospital Admin's Story Reveals Flaws in Healthcare Hiring

Under pressure to fill vacancies, healthcare facilities may be even more vulnerable

Apr 20, 2023
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Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

Apr 19, 2023
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Does Your OR Have a Black Box? TikTok Drug Influencers; Clashes at Online Journal

This past week in healthcare investigations

Mar 22, 2023
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Hackers Post Patient Photos on Dark Web

At least three patient images stolen from Pennsylvania health system have appeared online

Mar 13, 2023
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Star Surgeon, UPMC Will Pay $8.5M to Settle Concurrent Surgeries Lawsuit

Feds alleged surgeon performed as many as three complex surgeries at the same time

Mar 01, 2023
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Tinnitus From COVID Vax? Docs Replaced by NPs, PAs; Ambulance Bills Still Surprise

This past week in healthcare investigations

Feb 15, 2023
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'Too Huge for Us to Deal With': Health Workers in Turkey, Syria Responds to Crisis

Amidst staggering loss, healthcare workers are making personal sacrifices to save lives

Feb 14, 2023
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New Guidance Targets Infection Hazards in Fingernails, Sinks, Excessive Hand-Washing

Update based on new evidence on ways that various pathogens can spread in healthcare settings

Feb 10, 2023
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What Doctors Should Know About Xylazine in Fentanyl

Naloxone still works but additional support may be needed; wound care a challenge

Feb 01, 2023
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