October 30, 2020
Member News:
The Tribune-Democrat reports that CEO William Caldwell reported about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s financial stability during an annual public meeting.
WHTM-TV reports, “A new expansion at Penn State Children’s Hospital includes a new women and baby center.”
The Patriot-News reports that Holy Spirit Health System soon will become part of Penn State Health.
Technology:
Kaiser Health News reports about the pros and cons of telehealth appointments.
State News:
WITF-TV reports to Pennsylvanians about how to vote if you’re in the hospital. HAP members cited
The Express and WNEP-TV report about increasing COVID-19 cases in the state. HAP members cited
National News:
CNN reports about record-breaking COVID-19 infections in the U.S.
In a related article, Reuters also reports about the story.
USA Today reports that, currently, one American dies every 107 seconds.
The Hill reports about the winter threat to the nation’s hospitals of increasing COVID-19 cases.
CNN reports that the U.S. economy grew at a record annualized rate of 33.1 percent during the third quarter of 2020; experts expect a slowdown.
Workforce:
The Philadelphia Business Journal reports about executive salaries. HAP members cited (Subscription required)
Medical News:
STAT reports about new guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.