Ron Southwick
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Emergency nurses experience physical assaults and aggressive behavior far too often. Ryan Oglesby, president of the Emergency Nurses Association, says violence in hospitals appears to be getting worse. www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/emergen...
Emergency nurses are seeing more violence and abuse
Many emergency nurses are attacked on the job. Ryan Oglesby, president of the Emergency Nurses Association, talks about the problem driving some nurses away from the bedside.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Emergency nurses experience physical assaults and aggressive behavior far too often. Ryan Oglesby, president of the Emergency Nurses Association, says violence in hospitals appears to be getting worse. www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/emergen...
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says it is laying off 10,000 workers. Couple with buyouts and early retirements, the department's workforce will shrink by 20,000. HHS is also realigning its divisions and closing half of its regional offices. tinyurl.com/mtup98nk
HHS plans to cut 10,000 jobs, close offices, and merge agencies
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says it will combine divisions and plans to close half of its regional offices. The department says it will save $1.8 billion.
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March 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says it is laying off 10,000 workers. Couple with buyouts and early retirements, the department's workforce will shrink by 20,000. HHS is also realigning its divisions and closing half of its regional offices. tinyurl.com/mtup98nk
Susan Monarez, President Trump's nominee for CDC director, brings experience and skills that could make her a good choice, healthcare leaders say. The question is how much power she'll have in the role. tinyurl.com/3fbzpvyf
Susan Monarez, Trump’s CDC nominee, could be a good choice, if given the clout
The president nominated Monarez after pulling his first choice, Dave Weldon, due to a lack of support. Advocates hope Monarez can be a voice for science.
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March 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Susan Monarez, President Trump's nominee for CDC director, brings experience and skills that could make her a good choice, healthcare leaders say. The question is how much power she'll have in the role. tinyurl.com/3fbzpvyf
Hospitals and health systems have some pressing priorities for President Trump and the new Congress. They include funding for Medicaid, extending telehealth and hospital-at-home programs, and more.
What hospitals want from Donald Trump and the new Congress
Health systems have pressing priorities from the new administration and Capitol Hill. Lisa Kidder Hrobsky of the American Hospital Association talks about what hospitals are seeking in Washington.
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January 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Hospitals and health systems have some pressing priorities for President Trump and the new Congress. They include funding for Medicaid, extending telehealth and hospital-at-home programs, and more.
Hello! I'm Ron Southwick, lead editor of Chief Healthcare Executive. This is my first post on Bluesky, and I'll be popping in to share some of my stories about hospitals and the healthcare industry. Follow along!
January 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hello! I'm Ron Southwick, lead editor of Chief Healthcare Executive. This is my first post on Bluesky, and I'll be popping in to share some of my stories about hospitals and the healthcare industry. Follow along!