Trends in ASC industry as highlighted by one expert
Editor's Note As outpatient surgery continues to gain popularity and the need to cut costs persists, Beckerโs ASC Review sat down with Jim Freund, managing partner for Physician Transaction Advisors, to discuss the below three key trends in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry, per Beckerโs July 18 article. Number…
Survey: Nurse retention problems persist amid slight improvements in working conditions
Editor's Note Although fewer Michigan nurses planned to leave the profession in 2023 compared to 2022, the profession still faces unsafe conditions, understaffing, and high rates of abuse, according to a two-year, statewide survey published July 18 in JAMA Network Open. Conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan School…
Healthcare costs projected to reach new high in 2025
Editor's Note Healthcare costs are expected to rise between 7% and 8% in 2025, according to a report from PwC's Health Research Institute. As detailed in a July 17 article from Fierce Healthcare, PwC projections for an 8% increase in the group market and 7.5% in the individual market would…
High-flow oxygen deemed safe for pediatric tubeless airway surgery
Editor's Note New findings show that compared to standard anesthetic methods, a new high-flow oxygen technique is just as safe as during tubeless upper airway surgery in children.ย Published inย The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the University of Queensland research-- the High-Flow Oxygen for Children's Airway Surgery (HAMSTER) trialโwas the focus of…
Risks of animal-to-human disease jump remain high despite pandemic lessons
Editor's Note New findings highlight an urgent need to improve preventive measures against animal-borne diseases jumping to humans and potentially causing another global pandemic, US Today reported on July 21. The article details a study from ย Harvard Law School and New York University that examined animal-human interactions in 15 countries,…
Mass Brigham cancels surgeries amid worldwide tech outage
Editor's Note A global Microsoft server outage disrupting critical services from airline operations to banking is also having a significant impact on healthcare, according to multiple news reports. On example is a Friday, July 19 report from CBS News reporting that Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in…
High RN, higher travel RN pay reflect post-pandemic demand
Editor's Note Heightened demand has made nursing lucrative relative to other professions, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a May 9 report from healthcare job marketplace Vivian Health. Based on the firmโs proprietary salary data as well as information from the Bureau of labor Statistics, Vivian estimates registered nurses…
Study: Societal gender pay gap reflected in nursing
Editor's Note Male nurses earn approximately $6,000 more annually than female nurses, despite representing only about 10% of registered nurses, according to Nurse.comโs 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report. Beckerโs Clinical Leadership covered the news July 11. According to the article, the pay disparity reflects broader societal gender pay gaps.…
Survey: Almost half of Americans struggle to afford healthcare
Editor's Note Nearly half of Americans struggle to afford health care and prescription medications, according to the latest Healthcare Affordability Index from West Health and Gallup. Newsweek reported on the findings July 17. Based on polling of 5,149 adults, the index shows a decline in affordability by six points since…
Joint Commission safety center offers resources for violence prevention, well-being
Editor's Note The Joint Commissionโs new Workforce Safety and Well-Being Resource Center is designed to support healthcare organizations in addressing challenges with workplace violence, burnout, and exposure to hazards. Workplace violence is a growing issue in healthcare, negatively affecting morale, staff turnover, productivity, and patient care, according to the July…