Douglas Robinson+FollowNo More Cash at Local Hospitals?!Heads up if you’re heading to an Allegheny Health Network hospital—cash and checks are out! They’re only taking credit or debit cards for most payments now. It’s all about cutting costs, boosting security, and keeping things germ-free. If you don’t have a card, don’t stress—they won’t turn you away. But if you’re a cash person, you’ll need to use it at the cafeteria or gift shop instead. UPMC is still taking cash and checks for now, though! #Health #BodyHealth #HospitalNews00Share
Beth Burton+FollowCircleville Hospital Shuts Down After ScareWild day in Circleville—Berger Hospital had to evacuate everyone after a pump overheated and filled the place with smoke! No fire, but the hospital’s closed for now while they clean up. Patients were either sent home, moved to the high school, or transferred to other hospitals. If you had an appointment, they’ll call you to reschedule. Major shoutout to the staff and first responders for handling the chaos! #Circleville #HospitalNews #OhioHealth #Health #BodyHealth00Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowAPPs Are Taking Over Healthcare?Did you know nearly 2 out of 5 healthcare providers in the US are now advanced practice providers (APPs) like nurse practitioners and physician assistants? The number of APPs is booming, and experts say we could soon see as many APPs as doctors in the workforce. They’re helping docs focus on what they do best, but there’s a catch: physician practices are getting more expensive to run, and hospitals are feeling the pinch too. Healthcare is definitely changing! #HealthcareTrends #NursePractitioner #PhysicianAssistant #MedTwitter #HospitalNews #Health00Share
Terry Brown+FollowHospitals on a Hot Streak—20 Months Strong!Hospital activity just hit its 20th straight month of growth! April’s numbers show business is booming—more new orders, more hiring, and even tech spending is up. Some hospitals are seeing a rush of elective procedures and seasonal illnesses, while others are hustling to hire for expanded services. The only hiccup? Rising costs, especially in IT, and some supply chain drama. Still, it’s wild to see hospitals staying this busy for so long! #HealthcareTrends #HospitalNews #BusinessBoom #ISMReport #HealthTech #Health00Share
edwardspeter+FollowDo Pediatric Care Coordinators Really Help?Turns out, having a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC) in the ER isn’t a magic fix for better care. A huge study found that while PECCs sometimes help—like reducing unnecessary head CTs in some hospitals—their impact on quality care for kids is all over the place. In some hospitals, they make a difference; in others, not so much. Looks like we still don’t have a clear answer on whether every ER needs one! #Healthcare #Pediatrics #EmergencyCare #HospitalNews #MedicalResearch #Health50Share
