In this episode, Scott Becker shares discusses stories 14 of the top healthcare stories this eek.
Summary
Top Healthcare Stories of the Week with Becker's Healthcare Podcast
In this week's episode, Scott Becker gives an update on the top healthcare stories that dominated the headlines. Here are the 14 stories discussed on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast:
1. March for the Clinic's Debt Obligations
Becker's Healthcare Podcast discusses the debt obligations of March for the Clinic.
2. Hospitals' Mounting Financial Challenges
The podcast explores the financial challenges hospitals are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Virtual Nursing Programs
Becker's Healthcare Podcast talks about the growth of virtual nursing programs.
4. Pharmacy Trends
The podcast looks at the latest trends in the pharmaceutical industry.
5. 20 Hospitals Closing Departments or Ending Services
Becker's Healthcare Podcast discusses the 20 hospitals that have closed departments or ended services in recent weeks.
6. Baptist Healthcare in Pensacola's Credit Downgrade
The podcast examines the credit downgrade of Baptist Healthcare in Pensacola.
7. Investments by Big Health Systems
Becker's Healthcare Podcast explores the latest investments made by large healthcare systems.
8. 40 Hospitals Cutting Jobs
The podcast discusses the 40 hospitals that have cut jobs as a result of the pandemic.
9. Employment Gains and Shortages
Becker's Healthcare Podcast looks at the current state of employment gains and shortages in the healthcare industry.
10. Abortion Drugs
The podcast explores the availability and use of abortion drugs in the U.S.
11. Microsoft's AI Tools
Becker's Healthcare Podcast discusses the use of Microsoft's AI tools in healthcare.
12. Sutter Health
The podcast examines the recent developments at Sutter Health.
13. Warner Thomas Taking Over as CEO of the Center Health System
Becker's Healthcare Podcast discusses Warner Thomas' appointment as CEO of the Center Health System.
14. Conclusion
These are just some of the top healthcare stories that the Becker's Healthcare Podcast covered this week. Tune in next week to get the latest updates on the healthcare industry.
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This episode aired on 04/24/2023 and can be listened here.
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