February 14, 2025- Heart surgery is a serious and invasive medical procedure, and that can be intimidating for a patient. A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that virtual reality (VR) can be an effective tool to reduce preoperative anxiety in older patients undergoing their first open-heart surgery. While much of the research to … [Read more...]

February 14, 2025- After nursing workforce losses exceeded 100,000 in 2021, the number of registered nurses (RN) employed in the profession has slowly begun to recover. Healthcare providers are making significant investments in workforce retention efforts – and nationally, there is a shift towards less reliance on premium pay. Recent reports show that nurse … [Read more...]

February 14, 2025- Baxter International Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of Feb. 28, 2025. The indicated annual dividend rate is $0.68 per share of common stock. Continue Reading … [Read more...]

February 14, 2025- The quality of leadership in organizations across all economic sectors is in a state of crisis. Effective leadership is a necessity for running a company, but it is not easy to find a candidate who can handle all the responsibilities that come with a leadership position. There are certain qualities that leaders need in order to be effective in their roles, … [Read more...]

February 13, 2025- Infection prevention is at the core of healthcare excellence, safeguarding patients, healthcare workers, and visitors from the spread of potentially dangerous infections. By actively prioritizing infection control, hospitals not only ensure high-quality patient care but also maintain safety standards essential for community health, according to CME Corp. One … [Read more...]

February 13, 2025- Humana and Monogram Health are pleased to announce a significant expansion, extending member access to in-home treatment for kidney disease and its underlying causes. Eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and now Georgia with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) will have access … [Read more...]

February 13, 2025- To enhance access to high-quality care in the Mahoning Valley, Cleveland Clinic announced that 18 healthcare providers will join the Cleveland Clinic health system. The fifteen primary care providers and three advanced practice providers will start to see patients as Cleveland Clinic caregivers on February 18. They were formerly affiliated with Steward … [Read more...]

February 13, 2025- QuidelOrtho Corporation announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 29, 2024. The Company reported fourth quarter 2024 total revenue of $708 million, compared to $743 million in the prior year period. The year-over-year decrease was due to lower COVID-19 and influenza revenue. Foreign currency translation did not … [Read more...]

February 13, 2025- Influenza levels in the United States are the highest they've been in 15 years as winter weather persists and the second wave of the virus causes more infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and USA Today. The most recent CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report shows that 7.8% of visits to a healthcare provider were for … [Read more...]

February 12, 2025- In advance of National Heart Health Month, and on the heels of the milestone passing of the HEARTS Act, ZOLL® Medical’s Anything Can Happen. Anyone Can Help.™ education campaign is releasing results from a national survey of more than 2,000 American adults that reveals a concerning gap in awareness and understanding about the role AEDs play in … [Read more...]