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Hospital RN Turnover Reaches 17.6%, With Average Replacement Cost Exceeding $60,000 Per Nurse
May 11, 2026Hospitals reported a 17.6% turnover rate for registered nurses (RNs) in 2025, according to a recent survey. The average cost of losing and replacing a bedside RN was $60,900 per nurse. Each percentage point increase in a hospital’s RN turnover… -
Genetic Variants May Reduce GLP-1 Medication Effectiveness In 10% Of People With Type 2 Diabetes
May 11, 2026About 10% of people carry genetic variants associated with reduced effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications for type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. GLP-1 medications are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Only about half of… -
15% Of Employees Spend Up To $1,500 Out-Of-Pocket For Health & Wellness Apps
May 11, 2026About 15% of employees with access to employer-sponsored health and well-being benefits report spending up to $1,500 out-of-pocket each year for consumer-focused health and wellness apps, devices, and digital tools, according to a recent survey. Only about one-third clearly understand… -
Hawaii Medicaid Awards AlohaCare $180 Million Contract To Manage Adult Community Mental Health Services Through 2029
May 11, 2026The Hawaii Medicaid program selected AlohaCare to manage the Community Care Services (CCS) program, which provides behavioral health services integrated with physical health services for adults with serious mental illness (SMI). The contract is valued at $180 million for the… -
Alabama DOC Terminates YesCare’s $1.06 Billion Prison Health Care Contract & Selects NaphCare As Replacement
May 7, 2026The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) ended its correctional health care services contract with YesCare two years early due to contract performance concerns. On April 23, 2026, ADOC announced it was executing a 24-month emergency agreement with NaphCare to provide… -
One-Third Of Outpatient Behavioral Health Facilities Offer Programs Tailored For Older Adults
May 7, 2026Most outpatient behavioral health facilities accepted older adults, but only one-third offered programs specifically tailored for adults age 65 and older. Compounding the access problem, less than half of substance use treatment facilities accepted Medicare, compared to about two-thirds of… -
Use Of AI In Long-Term Care Settings Raises Concerns, Stakeholders Call For Standards & Policy Frameworks
May 7, 2026As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools expands within long-term care workflows, the absence of clear standards and enforceable policy frameworks may create gaps in protections for older adults and family caregivers involved in the long-term care system, according… -
52% Of Health Care Leaders Expect Industry Conditions To Worsen In 2026
May 7, 2026More than half of health care leaders surveyed anticipate a more difficult year ahead for the health care industry. While nearly three-quarters of respondents believe their own organization’s prospects for 2026 will be either better than or similar to 2025,… -
Youth Suicide Deaths Declined 11% Following Launch Of 988 Lifeline
May 7, 2026After the 988 Lifeline launched in July 2022, suicide deaths among youth and young adults ages 15 to 34 declined by 11% through the end of 2024, according to a recent analysis. During this period, the actual number of suicides… -
Kentucky Launches Medicaid Reentry Coverage For Individuals Preparing For Release From State Custody
May 7, 2026The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Department for Medicaid Services are working together to launch Medicaid coverage for individuals preparing for release from custody, according to a state announcement. The coverage is being offered as part…
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