Tuesday, September 21, 2021

California now has nation's lowest virus transmission rateCalifornia now has nation's lowest virus transmission rateCalifornia now has nation's lowest virus transmission rate

California now has nation's lowest virus transmission rate

California has the lowest coronavirus transmission rate of any state following a sharp decline in cases and hospitalizations after a summer surge.



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Consumers get online tool to check nursing home vaccine dataConsumers get online tool to check nursing home vaccine dataConsumers get online tool to check nursing home vaccine data

Consumers get online tool to check nursing home vaccine data

Consumers will be able to compare up to three nursing homes at the same time, and the webpage shows vaccination rates for residents and staff, as well as national and state averages.



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Idaho healthcare providers to get $10M in relief funds due to surge in COVID patientsIdaho healthcare providers to get $10M in relief funds due to surge in COVID patientsIdaho healthcare providers to get $10M in relief funds due to surge in COVID patients

Idaho healthcare providers to get $10M in relief funds due to surge in COVID patients

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says $10 million in relief funds will be directed to Idaho hospitals, primary care provider, urgent care clinics and skilled nursing facilities because of the surge in COVID-19 patients.



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'Soul-crushing': U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day'Soul-crushing': U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day'Soul-crushing': U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

'Soul-crushing': U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on the 71 million unvaccinated Americans.



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MetroHealth names leaders for equity initiativesMetroHealth names leaders for equity initiativesMetroHealth names leaders for equity initiatives

MetroHealth names leaders for equity initiatives

Alan Nevel, who has served as MetroHealth's chief diversity and human resources officer since 2018, will become its first chief equity officer. Dr. Charles Modlin has been named MetroHealth's first medical director of inclusion, diversity and equity.



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Providence launches national foundation to spur innovationProvidence launches national foundation to spur innovationProvidence launches national foundation to spur innovation

Providence launches national foundation to spur innovation

The healthcare giant's latest philanthropic effort aims to spur innovation, develop best practices, boost access to care and tackle healthy equity.



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Dignity Health nurses ratify union contract with raises, workplace improvementsDignity Health nurses ratify union contract with raises, workplace improvementsDignity Health nurses ratify union contract with raises, workplace improvements

Dignity Health nurses ratify union contract with raises, workplace improvements

The agreement offers a 13.5% raise over four years and commitments to improve healthcare disparities and ensure the health and safety of nurses.



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Health insurer CEO-to-employee salary ratio narrowed in 2020Health insurer CEO-to-employee salary ratio narrowed in 2020Health insurer CEO-to-employee salary ratio narrowed in 2020

Health insurer CEO-to-employee salary ratio narrowed in 2020

Health plan CEOs make more than their counterparts at property and casualty and life insurance companies, S&P Global Market Intelligence reports.



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Who's on Lown Institute's list of most 'socially responsible' hospitals? Who's on Lown Institute's list of most 'socially responsible' hospitals? Who's on Lown Institute's list of most 'socially responsible' hospitals?

Who's on Lown Institute's list of most 'socially responsible' hospitals?

The second annual Lown Institute rankings are out. They take into account things like mortality and readmissions, but also consider pay equity, inclusivity and charity care for a fuller picture of how a system operates in their community.



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Deal aims to create a turnkey product to address social needsDeal aims to create a turnkey product to address social needsDeal aims to create a turnkey product to address social needs

Deal aims to create a turnkey product to address social needs

Social care network provider Unite Us has acquired community referral platform firm NowPow in an effort to create a one-stop shop to address the social needs of patients.



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