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29 specialties ranked by pay | Helium shortage puts healthcare on edge | Experts scrutinize new vaccine panel rules | Calif. system rescinds layoffs for quality staff | Why hospitals are opening post-ICU clinics

Plus: Ascension leader exits for HSHS April 10, 2026 1. 29 physician specialties ranked by pay Full story 2. HHS renews vaccine advisory committee charter Full story 3. When you're the only provider for miles, AI changes everything. A rural FQHC leader…

LPN cliff looms: Are systems ready? | Miss. hospital cuts 17% of jobs | Epic flags unusual disease trends | White House won't appeal NIH indirect cost ruling | Nurse imposter sentenced after treating 4,000+ patients

Plus: 2 in-demand roles for CNOs April 9, 2026 1. The LPN cliff: Are health systems ready for a 30% workforce drop? Full story 2. Mississippi hospital cuts 17% of jobs, eliminates multiple services Full story 3. Advocate Health, Mayo…

AHRQ in limbo: 9 updates | 'Cicada' variant detections by state | Former exec sues UPMC, alleges retaliation | Nurse job satisfaction drops: Survey | Ark. hospital to close

Plus: HHS allots $11M for new rural residency programs April 8, 2026 1. 25 states with 'Cicada' variant detections Full story 2. A dismantled federal patient care research agency: 9 updates Full story 3. When demand spikes but beds don't,…

Top graduate nursing programs: US News | Cyber incident disrupts care at Mass. system | 4 Joint Commission moves | CommonSpirit's patient experience playbook | Best, worst states for children's healthcare

Plus: TrumpRx expands with 2 drugmakers April 7, 2026 1. Top graduate nursing programs for 2026: US News Full story 2. Cybersecurity incident disrupts care at Massachusetts system Full story 3. Registered dietitians are moving upstream in care access. See how…

Cancer groups decry proposed NIH cuts | RFK Jr. gains direct control of ACIP picks | CHS ties more exec pay to results | PA gender pay gap by state | Kan. system to end PICU services

Plus: An early review of ambient AI for nurses April 6, 2026 1. PA gender pay gap by state Full story 2. Cancer groups decry NIH budget cuts Full story 3. What does a comprehensive anesthesia RCM audit actually evaluate?…

'Cicada' variant risk for children: What to know | AI could replace many radiologists: NYC Health + Hospitals CEO | 1st-in-nation boarding data: 38% wait 4+ hours in Conn. | Nursing draws workers as stable, high-pay path

Plus: 9-hospital system taps 1st clinical chief April 3, 2026 1. 'Cicada' variant may infect children more easily than adults: 4 updates Full story 2. Connecticut ED boarding rate falls despite higher volumes Full story 3. Inside UAMS' AI strategy to…

CDC pauses rabies, pox virus testing | Nurse execs move from piloting to scaling care models | $100K visa fee may disrupt care, hiring: AHA | Joint Commission adds 2 certifications | Hospitals in limbo on gender care

Plus: 5 systems net time savings with AI scribes April 2, 2026 1. The care delivery models nurse executives are monitoring in 2026 Full story 2. CDC pauses rabies, pox virus testing amid staffing crisis Full story 3. When AI…

Visa delays sideline physicians | MAHA movement slows | BayCare, Northwestern plan transplant program | 17 best healthcare cos. to work for | Texas hospital dismisses CEO

Plus: Cleveland Clinic nurses 1st to pilot EHR-integrated AI tool April 1, 2026 1. Visa renewal delays sideline physicians at US hospitals Full story 2. MAHA movement slows Full story 3. Pharmacy leaders: Quantify vacancy impact and rethink staffing strategy…

Wegovy subscriptions go live | 2 in 3 healthcare execs eye exit | 1st hospital joins CMS' nutrition push | Hospitals call for long-term care reforms | Fla. system drops lawsuit over patient's refused discharge

Plus: How systems tackle behavioral health bottlenecks March 31, 2026 1. Novo offers Wegovy subscription program Full story 2. Hospital groups call for long-term care hospital reforms Full story 3. Health systems are redefining specialty medication access with integrated solutions.…

NIH may face 20% funding cut: Report | Legionnaires' case found at Pa. hospital | How $100 of physician pay breaks down in 2024 vs. 2014 | 10 healthiest cities | The meds most at risk amid Iran conflict

Plus: NY system medical chief to exit March 30, 2026 1. White House eyes 20% NIH funding cut: Report Full story 2. 2 Legionnaires' cases confirmed at Pennsylvania hospital, nursing home Full story 3. Patients disengage across behavioral health settings. How leaders…

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