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The California-based company said its software solutions can ease headaches for staff and patients and help generate more revenue. Company leaders are optimistic about their prospects for growth.

Memic Innovative Surgery, an Israeli-based company focused on robotic surgical technology, touts its new device for gynecological procedures. The Hominis Surgical System is now in use at three hospitals.

The mandate for healthcare workers may have better prospects than a broader order covering the private sector. The Biden administration has set a Feb. 28 deadline for healthcare workers in 25 states to get vaccinated.

Some kids 4 and under, who aren’t yet eligible to be vaccinated, are showing up in hospitals. CDC director Rochelle Walensky urged parents to get their kids vaccinated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to defend its new guidance, which calls for shorter isolation periods. Some say the recommendations should include a negative test.

Military teams have been dispatched to aid two regions. Hospitals are dealing with staff shortages, with many workers getting infected.

There are a few standouts, but most states have too many restrictions, according to a new report.

A new report from Prealize projects some patients will have greater health issues in the year ahead. The deferral of care due to the COVID-19 pandemic could play a role.

Therapists in the United Kingdom showed enthusiasm for video consultations, but they said instruction is lacking. They also said remote rehab may not be suited for some patients.

The Kaufman Hall report found declines in patient days and emergency department visits, suggesting some patients are delaying care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company said nothing replaces human contact, but a novel health analytics platform could propel ConcertoCare’s growth.

CMS said healthcare workers in half the states must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28. Later this week, the U.S. Supreme Court is slated to hear arguments about the government’s vaccine mandate.

The Omicron variant has triggered an unprecedented spike in new cases. Anthony Fauci said the spike in hospitalizations isn’t at the same pace as infections, but he noted it’s still early.

As more care is shifted to the home, payers must support better reimbursements for providers, Greenstein said.

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Healthcare organizations must make learning new methods to improve safety a constant process. Staff, patients and families should offer input.

Andy Colbert, senior managing director at Ziegler, looks at opportunities and areas to watch in the coming year.

Healthcare staff with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic can go back to work after 7 days with a negative test, the CDC said. The isolation time can be reduced if there are staffing shortages.

In a surprising move, the justices said they’d hear arguments on Jan. 7. A Biden administration order requires 17 million healthcare workers to get vaccinated.

Oracle bought Cerner in a $28 billion deal, giving the software giant a bigger presence in healthcare. It could inspire other tech companies to make moves.

New cases have surged 80% as the city has become a hotbed for the Omicron variant. Healthcare systems in upstate New York have already been increasingly challenged in recent weeks.

Analysts say the deal could accelerate the move to the cloud. The companies say they will enable doctors to spend less time on records and more time with patients.

The study found many doctors and nurses plan to reduce their hours or leave due to overwhelming stress. Employees who feel highly valued were less likely to want to walk away.

The positions will be targeted toward hospitals in rural areas and underserved communities. They will be phased in over five years.

The rapidly spreading variant now appears to be responsible for nearly three quarters of new infections nationwide.