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Hospitals
An ICU nurse describes the exhaustion of working on COVID's front lines
Jan 29, 2021
In a recent survey of health care workers, 93% said they were experiencing elevated levels of stress.
How to speed up vaccine rollout
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jan 8, 2021
About 6 million people have gotten a first dose, short of the government’s goal to vaccinate 20 million by the end of 2020.
Why California hospitals are out of ICU beds
Dec 31, 2020
California has a lower than average number of hospital beds by design, but COVID-19 is challenging the system.
In the U.S., around 1 in 5 hospitals have a critical shortage of staff
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 23, 2020
The pandemic continues to surge, and more medical professionals themselves are catching the virus.
Cyberattack hits major hospital chain Universal Health Services
by
Nova Safo
Sep 29, 2020
There were anecdotal reports of disrupted operations at various hospitals.
Hospitals scramble to switch to government's new COVID reporting system
by
Erika Beras
Jul 21, 2020
While the idea has advantages, the transition away from CDC system may create new problems for hospitals, which had little notice and are struggling with limited resources.
It’s safe to see your doctor, ailing health-care industry tells prospective patients
by
Erika Beras
May 15, 2020
Fear of contracting coronavirus is keeping people away from routine health care visits — and even emergency rooms.
For public good, not for profit.
A rural community loses its hospital — a standalone ER fills the gap
May 14, 2019
Quick thinking and a $2.2 million investment preserved the emergency room.
North Carolina is trying to lower health care costs for state workers by limiting how much the state pays some health providers
Feb 26, 2019
North Carolina is taking a step toward lowering costs for state workers.
Want to know the true price of a hospital procedure?
Jan 4, 2019
A new system can help you find out.