January 22, 2020

1. Pennsylvania hospital banned from reopening after racking up 40 citations Full story
 
2. US sees 1st case of Chinese coronavirus, sparking preparations at hospital Full story

3. Fitbits could be used to predict oncoming flu outbreaks  Full story

4. AMA, Trinity Health collaborate to fight cardiovascular disease — Learn more

5. Pediatrician visits declining in the US, study finds Full story

6. 7 recent hospital, health system CMO and CNO moves  Full story
 
7. 3 must-reads:

  • How Massachusetts' top commercial payer is working to expand access to behavioral health services via telehealth. Read the case study.


  • How 300+ providers are activating chronic illness patients to take charge their care. Read the white paper.

8. Vitamin C combo treatment ineffective for septic shock patients, study finds Full story

9. New US liver transplant policy shifts organ distribution to where demand is highest Full story

10. TikTok backlash shouldn't deter health professionals' use of social media, USC lecturer says Full story

11.  Study: Digital whiteboards save staff nearly 9 hours per day Learn more

12. Physician assistant median base salaries, by state