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33% decline in cancer death rate since 1991: 12 things to know

Date
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 10:15 AM
Description

Forty percent of all cancers are associated with modifiable risk factors, though there has been a 33% decline in the cancer death rate between 1991 and 2021, according to the American Association for Cancer Research's annual Cancer Progress Report. 

Health systems increasingly creating custom Epic apps

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 2:48 PM
Description

As health systems continue to navigate the complexities of patient care, many are turning to custom-built applications within their Epic EHR systems to address specific needs. 

7 health systems selling lab assets

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:39 AM
Description

Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics are snapping up lab assets from several health systems. Here are seven deals that Becker's has reported in 2024: 

10 most, least diverse states in 2024

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 9:37 AM
Description

California is the most diverse state in the country, and West Virginia is the least, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking published Sept. 17. 

'The great stay': Gen Z embraces full-time work

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:05 PM
Description

Members of Generation Z and younger millennials are embracing full-time work culture, moving away from the trend of entry-level workers questioning the value of corporate life, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 15.

1 in 3 hospital medication errors are IT-related: Study

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 9:28 AM
Description

A new study found that technology-related errors (TREs) were a significant issue in the computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system of one pediatric hospital, with 1 in 3 prescribing errors being linked to technology.