Sepsis occurs when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection. The reaction is so severe that it can cause organ failure and death. A new diagnostic tool, however, may be able to quickly identify sepsis biomarkers in a tiny amount of blood. A new tool needs less than a pinprick of blood to
Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced drug pricing legislation July 22 that is estimated to lower out-of-pocket costs by $27 billion. The bill, called “The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019,” addresses drug costs in Medicare Parts B and D, as well as Medicaid. The provisions affecting Medicare Part D include setting a cap
Executive Search Associates has been retained by MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center to conduct their search for a new Associate Vice President to oversee the Perioperative Service Line for the organization. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, a member of MedStar Health, provides safe, high quality care, excellent service and education to improve the health of
Executive Search Associates has been engaged by a leading not-for-profit community hospital in Southern Oregon to assist with their search to identify a director for their Family Birthing Center. This is a chance for an experienced leader to use their creativity and initiative to make much needed improvements within the department including: -Expand the role
The war for talent rages. If you are active on the job market you will be presented with multiple opportunities. Deciding which job is the right one is tricky. Without a good handle and keeping your original goals in mind, it is easy to jump at the highest monetary offer or the easiest/closest relocation. If
Written by: Kelly Gooch- Beckers Hospital Review New research shows that a dual CFO-COO role can help companies, according to The Wall Street Journal. A study in the current Journal of Management Accounting Research, published by the American Accounting Association, found no evidence that one person holding the CFO and COO jobs at the same time adversely affects operations. Researchers said they
Executive Search Associates has been retained by MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center to conduct their search for a new Associate Vice President to oversee the Perioperative Service Line for the organization. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, a member of MedStar Health, provides safe, high quality care, excellent service and education to improve the health of
Executive Search Associates has been engaged by a leading not-for-profit community hospital in Southern Oregon to assist with their search to identify a director for their Family Birthing Center. This is a chance for an experienced leader to use their creativity and initiative to make much needed improvements within the department including: -Expand the role
By Lois Zoppi, BA May 28 2019 Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized burnout in its 11threvision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The WHO has defined burnout as a medical syndrome “resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” The decision was made at the
Amid Opioid Crisis, Walgreens Adds Mental Health Training For Pharmacists Bruce Japsen Senior Contributor Healthcare-I write about healthcare business and policy Walgreens plans to increase mental health and substance abuse training for hundreds of pharmacists and staff at its drugstores amid the U.S. opioid epidemic. Walgreens has partnered with the National Council for Behavioral Health
