SAN FRANCISCO — Healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente is settling a $49 million dollar lawsuit with the state and multiple counties throughout California. State Attorney General Rob Bonta says they took action after allegations Kaiser improperly disposed of hazardous waste and failed to protect sensitive patient information. “Kaiser is our state’s largest healthcare provider, it operates more than 700 facilities and treats more than 8.8 million Californians. If they don’t follow the law, if they are […]

Hospitals and health systems are shaking up their C-suite and leadership structures as they focus on key areas to ensure long-term success. Becker’s has reported at least 20 health systems that have announced changes to leadership ranks and administration teams in 2023. The changes come as hospitals continue to grapple with financial challenges, leading some organizations to cut jobs and implement other operational adjustments.  At the same time, some health systems are bulking up their […]

The study details why the University Medical Center Utrecht serves as a best practice example for hospital waste management and shares the knowledge the healthcare network has gained. The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has released a case study that explains how the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), a hospital located in the Netherlands, has overcome the recycling medical waste challenges that many members of the healthcare sector face due to a wide range […]

National Nurses Month is an annual event that takes place in May to recognize the important work that nurses do in our communities. Nurses play a crucial role in providing quality care to patients, and their dedication and commitment to their profession are truly admirable. However, the work of nurses also carries some safety risks, including exposure to hazardous materials such as medical waste. Medical waste is any waste generated in healthcare facilities, such as […]

Now more than ever, businesses are under a microscope for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. Consumers and stakeholders expect the companies they support to not only have an ESG strategy but also to be accountable for the plans they have articulated. During uncertain economic times, it can be difficult to prioritize ESG initiatives when there is the urge to tighten budgets. But today, ESG efforts are more than just a “nice-to-have.” ESG can […]

One quarter of U.S. healthcare physicians, advanced practice providers and nurses are considering switching careers and one third are considering switching employers, according to newly released results from a survey conducted by Bain & Company. Below are some key takeaways from the survey and brief, which was released Oct. 11 and can be found in full here. 1. Of the 25 percent of clinicians who are thinking about exiting healthcare entirely, 89 percent cite burnout […]