Dual CFO-COO role improves financial reporting, study finds

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

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Family Birthing Center Director

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

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“Burnout” – a Medical Syndrome

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

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Amid Opioid Crisis

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

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Just 20 Minutes of Exercise a Day

A study led by researchers at the University of Sydney suggests that engaging in physical activity for around 20 to 40 minutes a day could offset the mortality risks associated with high levels of sedentary behavior. connel | Shutterstock Lead author Emmanuel Stamatakis and colleagues found that sitting was associated with an increased risk for death among

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UPS Testing Drones to Hospitals

United Parcel Service is using drones to transport medical supplies to Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed Health and Hospitals, CNBC reports. UPS will use Matternet’s drones to deliver medical samples weighing up to 5 pounds to WakeMed facilities. The drone can travel a distance of 12.5 miles, according to the report. The program will start with “numerous planned

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10 Unhealthiest and Healthiest Cities

Almost 40 percent of the U.S. population age 15 and older is obese, and the cost of obesity-related medical treatment is roughly $147 billion to $210 billion per year, according to a recent study by WalletHub. For the study, WalletHub compared 100 of the most populous cities in the U.S. across 19 indicators of weight-related issues

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Keep The Heat On: Helping those in need

Help & Hope For Our Neighbors In Need Campaign Update – Keep The Heat On!Wow! We’ve had such a generous response to our Keep The Heat On campaign. As of this writing, over $17,700 has been donated towards our goal of $26,250! Thank you!  That funding has provided critical financial resources to our neighbors who are struggling

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The Thank You Note

Following an interview, even for a telephone interview it is crucial to write the interviewer a note or letter expressing appreciation for the interview. The purpose of this note is to: Thank them for their time investment and interest in you Reiterate your interest in the position and/or organization Remind them of your qualifications and

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