The largest nurses strike in New York City history saw tentative agreements reached Feb. 8–9 to end the strike for about 10,500 nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West, according to a news release from the New York State Nurses Association. The agreements still require...
Published on: 2026-02-09
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Kelly Gooch
Medicare’s 3-day rule adds costs to hospitals and does not lower Medicare spending on hospitalized patients, a study from researchers at Providence, R.I.-based Brown University found. On May 12, 2023, the Medicare program reinstated a long-standing 3-day hospitalization rule for skilled nursing facility care, which had previously been waived for...
Published on: 2026-02-09
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Mariah Taylor
Louisville, Ky.-based ScionHealth has named Marc Lemon COO of its specialty hospital division, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. Mr. Lemon takes on the role after serving as senior vice president of operations for ScionHealth’s southwest region since August 2024. “After 16 years with the organization, I’m grateful...
Published on: 2026-02-09
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Andrew Cass
You came back! You walk into your Paeds ED shift, ready for the usual falls, scraps, and one or two snotty noses. However, your first patient is a 2-year-old baby with eczema that’s proving tricky to manage, and he is not feeling well. You start thinking about all the dermatology...
Case: A 71-year-old man is the restrained driver in a 25-mph front-end motor-vehicle crash (MVC). He self-extricates... The post C-U Later C-Collar? appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-06
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ACEP Now
By Ken Milne, MD
Time to look at what has been published in this month's Bubble Wrap Plus with Anke Raaijmakers and Prof .Jaan Toelen The post Bubble Wrap PLUS – February 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-04
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
Freedom House, the first U.S. EMS, proved that excellence and equity are linked. See why its legacy is a vital call to action for doctors. The post The Historic Freedom House and the Future of Equity in Medicine appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-03
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ACEP Now
By Adeola Kosoko, MD FACEP, FAAP, FAAEM
Hospital systems are cutting physician on-call services due to rising costs and declining revenues. Explore how these financial shifts impact care. The post Are Hospital On-Call Services Still Sustainable? appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-03
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ACEP Now
By Harry W Severance, MD, FACEP
Lower mortality by 76%. Access free modules to empower your PECC and prep for the 2026 Pediatric Readiness Assessment. The post Strengthen Pediatric Emergency Care With New Free Modules appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-03
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ACEP Now
By Mohsen Saidinejad, MD, MBA, FACEP, and Robin Goodman, MSN, RN, CPEN
Click through to see the latest happenings at and news from the American College of Emergency Physicians. The post February 2026 News from the College appeared first on ACEP Now....
