Post‑COVID‑19, many hospitals consistently operate at or near capacity, driven by persistent staffing shortages and increasing demand for care. That baseline strain leaves health systems with difficult operational decisions when seasonal respiratory viruses like influenza spike. “On any given day when we look at our capacity trackers and we’re at...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Erica Cerutti
The largest nurses strike in New York City’s history — involving nearly 15,000 nurses at Montefiore Health System, Mount Sinai Health System and NewYork-Presbyterian — entered its fifth day Jan. 16. Nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association are scheduled to meet Jan. 16 with mediators and management...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Kristin Kuchno
When clinical systems fail, nurses do not stop delivering care — they work around the technology. But those workarounds can yield medication delays, incomplete information and legal exposure that can follow a health system long after the screens come back on. That shift is reshaping the chief nursing informatics officer...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Ella Jeffries
Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis has canceled, delayed and transferred dozens of surgeries because of sterile processing issues with OR equipment, according to St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare, which operates 14 hospitals. KMOV, an affiliate of CBS and MyNetworkTV, first reported the news. In recent weeks, the outlet received anonymous tips...
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Paige Twenter
Newman Regional Health, based in Emporia, Kan., has rolled out upgrades to its MHealth portal, powered by Meditech Expanse. The updated portal features a redesigned interface and expanded tools that allow patients to manage their care online through mobile devices or desktop computers, according to a Jan. 16 news release....
Published on: 2026-01-16
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Naomi Diaz
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 – January 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-01-12
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is on the rise. Over the past two decades, its incidence has approximately doubled in the UK, mirroring similar trends across Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. Current estimates suggest around 12 in every 100,000 children under 18 are diagnosed each year – so...
Published on: 2026-01-12
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Vikram Baicher
Learn how emergency physicians can protect their portfolios from market volatility with smart asset allocation and risk management strategies to weather downturns. The post Preparing For and Surviving the Next Bear Market appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-10
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ACEP Now
By James A. Dahle, MD, FACEP
Explore how immigration enforcement impacts patient trust and emergency department utilization. Learn strategies for physicians to protect vulnerable populations. The post The Chilling Effect of ICE Raids on Emergency Medicine appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-10
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ACEP Now
By Chinwe Anyanwu, DO, MPH
Stop routine incision and drainage. Explore evidence-based medical management strategies for peritonsillar abscess that prioritize patient comfort and outcomes. The post Peritonsillar Abscess Management Tip: Put Your Scalpel Down appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-10
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ACEP Now
By Lauren Westafer, DO, MPH, MS, FACEP
Emergency physicians share insights on practicing in resource-limited tribal health settings and the importance of cultural humility in rural EM care. The post Lessons Learned at Cheyenne River Health Center appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-09
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ACEP Now
By Vanya Zvonar, MD
Learn how period poverty impacts ED patients and explore actionable ways for physicians to improve health equity by providing essential menstrual products. The post Addressing Period Poverty to Promote Health Equity appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-09
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ACEP Now
By Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE
*Cerumen, if we’re being formal. Let’s talk about something sticky. The unsung hero of the external auditory canal. The reason your otoscope view is frustratingly blocked just when the tympanic membrane matters most. Yes, we’re talking about earwax. Whether it’s glinting at you from a child’s canal, the cause of...
Published on: 2026-01-05
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Andrew Tagg
“When two tribes go to war, a point is all that you can score”- Peter Gill, Holly Johnson and Mark O’Toole Growing up, I remember hearing my dad singing this Frankie Goes to Hollywood classic on loop around the house. He used it to tell me about his own childhood...
