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News - America needs strong hospitals to foster healthy and thriving communities

America needs strong hospitals to foster healthy and thriving communities

May 8, 2023

Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones of communities across our nation. The more than 6 million people who work there provide care, compassion and comfort for the sick and injured 24/7/365. Hospitals and health systems also are beacons of hope as the medical innovation, research and advancements that occur each and every day advance the health and wellness of patients and communities.

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News - Bio-Electronics partners with Konica Minolta on imaging products and services

Bio-Electronics partners with Konica Minolta on imaging products and services

May 1, 2023

Bio-Electronics and Konica Minolta have partnered to provide top-notch services and products to health care facilities.

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News - New report sets off alarm about nurse shortage and patient care in Nebraska

New report sets off alarm about nurse shortage and patient care in Nebraska

May 1, 2023

Nebraska is on pace to be short 5,435 nurses by 2025, according to a new study urging state investment in education, recruitment, and retention.

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News - $80 million in rate increases backed for Nebraska hospitals, other service providers

$80 million in rate increases backed for Nebraska hospitals, other service providers

April 17, 2023

LINCOLN — Nebraska hospitals would see the largest bump in Medicaid payment rates in more than 15 years under a decision made Wednesday by a key legislative committee.

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News - Josie Abboud recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's top women leaders

Josie Abboud recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's top women leaders

February 26, 2023

Josie Abboud, president and CEO of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders for 2023.

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News - Nebraska hospitals say being unable to discharge some patients reaching 'crisis' level

Nebraska hospitals say being unable to discharge some patients reaching 'crisis' level

February 12, 2023

Nebraska hospital leaders highlighted an ongoing problem: the inability to discharge certain patients to post-acute facilities for care. According to a report from the Nebraska Hospital Associ

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News - NHA Services donates $100,000 to NHAREF

NHA Services donates $100,000 to NHAREF

February 12, 2023

NHA Services, a for-profit subsidiary of the Nebraska Hospital Association, recently made a donation of $100,000 to the NHA Educational and Research Foundation.

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News - Columbus Community Hospital wins 21 service industry advertising awards, including Best of Show

Columbus Community Hospital wins 21 service industry advertising awards, including Best of Show

February 12, 2023

(COLUMBUS, Neb.) –– Columbus Community Hospital recently received 21 awards through the 20th annual Service Industry Advertising Awards, including a Best of Show honor.&n

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News - Health care sector adds jobs through fall but still faces elevated quit rates: Fitch Ratings

Health care sector adds jobs through fall but still faces elevated quit rates: Fitch Ratings

December 15, 2022

Though national data suggest staffing shortages across hospitals and other provider settings lessened through November, workers are still leaving their positions for greener pastures at rates well exceeding those in the previous decade.

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News - CDC head: flu shots look like 'a very good match' for this year's strains

CDC head: flu shots look like 'a very good match' for this year's strains

December 12, 2022

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Monday that the updated flu shots generated this year seem to be “a very good match” for the most prevalent strains of influenza.

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