Assembly Bill 650 by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Rolling Hills Estates) would award $10,000 bonuses to California healthcare workers. The pay would be spread out in hopes that the cash would entice healthcare workers to remain in their job.
Cyberattackers play no favorites
Chris Woodward (OneNewsNow.com)
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While the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline continues to make national headlines, Americans are being reminded they ought to be concerned about similar attacks on hospitals and other healthcare providers as well.
One News Now spoke with Twila Brase, president and co-founder of Citizens Council for Health Freedom, who points out that on May 1 the Scripps Health system – based in San Diego – suffered a major malware (ransomware) attack that harmed their systems. They were offline or unable to deal with patients the way that they typically deal with them, Brase explained. It s not clear yet if there was an actual ransom required or if they managed to get around that ….
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Medical Center successfully reduces medical care costs and hospital readmission rates with innovative Medicare program to support recovery post hospital stay.
LOS ANGELES The Continuing Care Program at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center provides intensive support to Medicare patients for 90 days after discharge from CHA HPMC, while ensuring patients regain and maintain their health. On March 30, the “Harvard Business Review,” the world’s leading business and management magazine, published an authored article by Jamie Chang, MD, Chief Clinical Operations Officer at CHA HPMC, highlighting the medical center’s success under program in reducing readmissions and improving patient wellness and satisfaction. “Since BPCIA started, the medical care for HPMC’s patients has cost 15 percent less than the targets set by CMS,” said Dr. Chang.